Inclusion of natural gas in the sustainable finance taxonomy threatens the credibility of EU energy policy

Viite Tieteen ja teknologian vihreät | 25.3.2021 | Blog posts, Kannanotot | 0 Kommenttia

The European Commission’s proposal for the sustainable finance taxonomy has been leaked. According to the proposal, natural gas plants would be classified as sustainable investments under certain conditions. The sustainable finance taxonomy is an important tool to...

Nuclear Q&A

Viite Tieteen ja teknologian vihreät | 20.1.2021 | Blog posts | 0 Kommenttia

This is a Q&A document prepared by The Finnish Greens for Science and Technology. In the document, we try to answer some common questions about nuclear energy based on the latest scientific information. If you have any questions feel free to contact us at...

The sustainability of meat production is a myth

Viite Tieteen ja teknologian vihreät | 24.11.2020 | Blog posts | 0 Kommenttia

This article examines the environmental impacts of the production of animal-based foods in Finland in terms of biodiversity, climate change and water bodies, based on the latest research data. The message of the 2019 land-use report by the Intergovernmental Panel on...

The fears associated with 5G technology are unfounded, while the benefits are undeniable

Viite Tieteen ja teknologian vihreät | 20.4.2020 | Blog posts | 0 Kommenttia

From time to time, concerns about the safety and environmental impact of 5G networks under construction are raised. There is also a lot of disinformation around the topic. Finnish Greens for Science and Technology (Viite) considers it important –  with this...

Expected returns on capital undermining climate action

Viite Tieteen ja teknologian vihreät | 29.11.2019 | Blog posts, Blogi | 0 Kommenttia

”Fortum’s financial targets and dividend policy remain unchanged. The long-term over-the-cycle financial targets are: Return on capital employed (ROCE) at least 10%” Who has decided on such a goal and has anyone bothered to think whether or not it is consistent with...

So you want 10% return on capital for saving the world? What makes you so special?

Viite Tieteen ja teknologian vihreät | 20.10.2019 | Blog posts, Blogi | 0 Kommenttia

Summary: Profitability of climate actions depends critically on the chosen discount rate. If the rate is high, it is very difficult to push forward projects whose benefits span over generations. Full text: What is the essence of the economic problem posed by climate...