5.2.2018 Climate change leaves its mark in the sea The sea is in focus of research carried out at the Husö biological station, situated on the Åland Islands in the Baltic Sea. Results show that climate change and eutrophication are closely connected.
30.1.2018 Schools must be better at climate change issues Many young people still think they are not impacted by climate change. They are not willing to make any sacrifices, either. A more interdisciplinary and action-oriented approach is therefore needed in schools.
30.1.2018 Strong governance of the Baltic Sea For a political scientist, the problems pertaining to the Baltic Sea are different from those for a fisherman, cottage owner or biologist. The perspective is quite an encouraging one, as there is extensive awareness and a will to solve the problems, as well as a strong governance infrastructure.
25.1.2018 Forest waste to make clothes whiter Optical whiteners are used in numerous products to make them look fresh and bright. They are, however, not biologically degradable and entail problems both for human health and the environment. If researchers at Åbo Akademi University get their way, traditional whiteners will soon be substituted by environmentally-friendly ones.
30.1.2018 Large market for brighteners The value of the global market for optical brighteners is estimated to be about 50 billion euros.
