Climate
Finland has submitted its draft National Restoration Plan for public consultation, outlining how the country will implement the EU’s Nature Restoration Regulation. However, the plan omits targets for boreal natural forests due to unresolved disagreements between government ministries, while also scaling back peatland restoration goals and facing a significant
Climate
The Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke) has received numerous reports of birch leaf loss, particularly affecting trees along roadsides, in tree-lined avenues, open areas, and small birch stands. The phenomenon has been most pronounced in Southwest Finland but has also been observed in the Greater Helsinki area, Kanta-Häme,
Climate
Police in Southwest Finland have detained three individuals on suspicion of environmental damage near the construction site of a planned TNT explosives factory in Noormarkku, Pori. The detentions took place on Wednesday following reports of an oil spill in the area.
Climate
Global sea surface temperatures have reached unprecedented levels in June, surpassing previous records set in 2023 and 2024, according to data from the EU’s climate monitoring services. The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) and the Copernicus Marine Service (CMEMS) reported that temperatures peaked on June 21, with C3S recording
Climate
Finland is experiencing a period of cool and unsettled weather, with only brief glimpses of summer-like conditions expected before a potential return of warmth toward the end of July. Meteorologists forecast a mix of heavy rain, severe thunderstorms, and temporary dry spells across the country in the coming days,
Climate
Finland recorded a warmer-than-usual June, with average temperatures 1–2 degrees above the long-term average across most of the country, according to data from the Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI). The month was particularly warm in northernmost Lapland and the southwestern archipelago, where conditions were described as exceptionally
Climate
A warm but unstable weather pattern is affecting Finland this week, bringing thunderstorms, rain, fluctuating temperatures, and intense heat in southern regions across the country. Meteorologists warn of localized heavy rainfall, strong UV radiation, potential wildfire risks, and intense thunderstorms in western regions, while a significant cooling trend is now
Traffic
Finland’s largest island in the Bothnian Bay, Hailuoto, is now connected to the mainland by a permanent road link, marking the end of a 58-year ferry service. The 8.4-kilometre route, comprising a 6.9-kilometre embankment and two bridges, opened to traffic on Monday at 11: