European Union – Kettinki

2024-04-26 @ 16.25.43 ∈ In English

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Carbon Offsets Don’t Work. Here’s Why

Individuals, companies and governments “offset” carbon emissions by paying to plant trees or fund solar panels in one place, so they can emit them elsewhere. Carbon credits are exchanged in the open market with the idea that carbon prices will go up – forcing companies to emit less. Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant looks at why carbon offsets may not solve the climate crisis.

2024-04-03 @ 16.41.51 ∈ Suomeksi

Mikä velka?

Nyt kun hallitus on valmistautumassa niin sanottuun kehysriiheen ja uusiin julkisen talouden ”sopeutustoimiin”, on hyvä hieman paneutua vähän siihen, mikä on se velka josta niin paljon puhutaan ja jota hallitus julistaa pienentävänsä.

2024-03-19 @ 13.04.11 ∈ In English

There is no EU cookie banner law

You know those modal screens that interrupt your groove when you are surfing? There are no laws forcing websites to use them. They use them because they choose to.

2024-01-01 @ 16.22.32 ∈ In English

Austrian government launches repair scheme for electronic goods

The Repair Bonus voucher scheme gives people cash towards repairing their electronic goods.

2023-09-02 @ 15.33.45 ∈ Suomeksi

Elokuussa se tapahtui: Täyssähköautojen rekisteröinnit ohittivat bensamoottorien ja hybridien yhteenlasketunkin määrän

Elokuussa 2023 Suomessa ensirekisteröitiin ensimmäistä kertaa enemmän täyssähköautoja kuin bensiiniautoja.

2023-07-21 @ 20.24.47 ∈ In English

First RSV vaccine to protect infants up 6 months of age and older adults - European Medicines Agency

EMA has recommended granting a marketing authorisation in the European Union (EU) for Abrysvo, a vaccine to protect against disease caused by the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Abrysvo is the first RSV vaccine indicated for passive immunisation of infants from birth through 6 months of age following administration of the vaccine to the mother during pregnancy.

2023-05-25 @ 18.28.14 ∈ In English

Europe’s grassland butterfly population down more than a third in 10 years

Decline worse in Britain than other countries, as conservationists blame agriculture and global heating

2022-09-13 @ 17.22.25 ∈ In English

Let’s include everyone: bring plant-based milk to EU schools

If Europe is serious about offering students a healthy and sustainable diet, it should offer calcium-fortified plant-based milk drinks in the EU School Scheme. Sign the petition now!

2022-04-29 @ 14.53.53 ∈ In English

EU Joins Mastodon Social Network, Sets Up Its Own Server

The EU’s Mastodon instance, launched in the wake of Elon Musk’s Twitter acquisition, is part of an effort to support private, ad-free, open-source software.

2022-02-15 @ 12.12.48 ∈ Suomeksi

Helmikuun tykit

Minkälainen kehitys on ajanut Euroopan tilanteeseen, jossa suurvaltain välisen sodan uhka on jälleen akuutti? Mitkä asiat Venäjän, itäisen Euroopan ja maailman tapahtumissa yleensä muodostavat taustan kaikelle sille, mikä nyt tuntuu sysäävän maanosaa kohti tuntematonta?