SDG 12 - Consumption and Production, SDG 13 - Climate Action, SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy, Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainability in electric vehicles

There has been a surge in the popularity of electric cars in recent years as improvements in technology has made them more affordable and reliable. We have also seen many governments vow to make steps toward banning the sale of petrol and diesel cars in the future. For example France and the United Kingdom have… Continue reading Sustainability in electric vehicles

SDG 13 - Climate Action, SDG 16 - Peace and Justice, Sustainable Development Goals

Climate Strike in Turku

On Friday the 15th of March, 2019, over 1,5 million students all over the world were protesting for the environment. They were inspired by a 16-year old Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg (https://twitter.com/GretaThunberg) who has been on strike every Friday since August 20th, 2018, to persuade politicians to make more sustainable choices. Even though the… Continue reading Climate Strike in Turku

SDG 13 - Climate Action, Sustainable Development Goals

Should Climate Change Education be a separate school subject?

In Finland, Climate Change Education has recently been a topic of discussion among politicians and people who are wondering if it should be taught at school as a separate school subject. A citizens' initiative for this subject was made and almosta 5 000 people have already signed in agreeance. Since the topic of climate change… Continue reading Should Climate Change Education be a separate school subject?