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Stop Fake Green EU Finance Rules

Posted on February 25, 2021 by Seppo

WWF EU: “130 NGOs and experts are sounding the alarm on the EU’s green finance rules, the ‘Taxonomy’, and calling for them to be rooted in science. In a detailed joint statement, the groups flag and analyse ten priority areas … Continue reading →

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Endangered Ministry of the Environment

Posted on May 23, 2015 by Seppo

New Prime Minister of Finland, Juha Sipilä aims to finish the Ministry of the Environment. Environmental issues would be relocated to the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and then it would be renamed as the Ministry of Natural Resources. At … Continue reading →

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Fossils in the tar

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Seppo

Some background info: The Rancho La Brea Tar Pits – “One of the world’s most famous fossil localities, recognized for having the largest and most diverse assemblage of extinct Ice Age plants and animals in the world.” Alberta Tar Sands … Continue reading →

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Farewell to fossil fuel subsidies

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Seppo

The world spends six times more on fossil fuel subsidies than we do on renewable energy. It’s time to change that. Join 350.org campaign to stop fossil fuel subsidies now.

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Mining companies invade Finland

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Seppo

Poor environmental legislation and spineless politicians have made Finland a paradise for mining companies. The nickel and zinc producer, Talvivaara Mining Company has so far gained reputation by ignoring environmental regulations. Huge emissions of sulphate, sodium and manganese have turned … Continue reading →

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