Livelihoods and nature at risk as Lapland warms quickly, irrevocably
According to the Finnish Environment Institute (Syke), many species could disappear as temperatures rise over the next few decades.
September 29, 2023
The average annual temperature in Finnish Lapland may rise by many degrees within one generation, with a dramatic impact on nature and local livelihoods, the Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) warned on Wednesday.
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