Jaakko Haikonen
@jaakkoha.bsky.social
Climate, energy and all things interesting. Just transition and what it means for workers.
Living in Puotila, Helsinki with wife and three kids. 🇫🇮🇩🇪🇪🇺(🇺🇸 😢)
Working: www.sttk.fi/en
Living in Puotila, Helsinki with wife and three kids. 🇫🇮🇩🇪🇪🇺(🇺🇸 😢)
Working: www.sttk.fi/en
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A side story is there’s a ton of insider trading on these prediction markets. New accounts making hundreds of thousands on their first and only trade, that maduro would be ousted. Seems like insider trading is legal if not encouraged on these platforms
January 3, 2026 at 5:29 PM
A side story is there’s a ton of insider trading on these prediction markets. New accounts making hundreds of thousands on their first and only trade, that maduro would be ousted. Seems like insider trading is legal if not encouraged on these platforms
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Energy abundance and cost are significant factors in economic performance, the capacity to develop and advance.
Europe is going green. This is significantly cleaner, more efficient, abundant and less expensive than the carbon economy. 2026 may be the year Europe starts to outpace the US economy.👇
Europe is going green. This is significantly cleaner, more efficient, abundant and less expensive than the carbon economy. 2026 may be the year Europe starts to outpace the US economy.👇
Negative prices for electricity are getting more common in Europe and consumer costs have dipped—while Americans face rising energy bills | Fortune
By September, the number of hours in Spain with negative prices had already topped 500 for the year to date, more than double the full-year total for 2024.
fortune.com
January 1, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Energy abundance and cost are significant factors in economic performance, the capacity to develop and advance.
Europe is going green. This is significantly cleaner, more efficient, abundant and less expensive than the carbon economy. 2026 may be the year Europe starts to outpace the US economy.👇
Europe is going green. This is significantly cleaner, more efficient, abundant and less expensive than the carbon economy. 2026 may be the year Europe starts to outpace the US economy.👇
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Clean energy is unstoppable now.
The only question is how much damage can fossil fuels — and their political lackeys — do while we transition to a better future.
www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
The only question is how much damage can fossil fuels — and their political lackeys — do while we transition to a better future.
www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
The year Trump tried and failed to stop clean energy
The Trump administration brought the sledgehammer down on clean energy — but that still wasn't enough to crush it.
www.canarymedia.com
December 29, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Clean energy is unstoppable now.
The only question is how much damage can fossil fuels — and their political lackeys — do while we transition to a better future.
www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
The only question is how much damage can fossil fuels — and their political lackeys — do while we transition to a better future.
www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
Just an average French couple. Welcome to Europe!
December 30, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Just an average French couple. Welcome to Europe!
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Facebook, Instagram, X are simply banned in Russia. No US outrage about free speech there—yet the EU is the target. That contrast says a lot.
Visa bans may be moderate, but the message isn’t: the US is signaling it feels entitled to challenge EU rules governing digital speech.
www.state.gov/releases/off...
www.state.gov/releases/off...
Announcement of Actions to Combat the Global Censorship-Industrial Complex - United States Department of State
The State Department is taking decisive action against five individuals who have led organized efforts to coerce American platforms to censor, demonetize, and suppress American viewpoints they oppose....
www.state.gov
December 24, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Facebook, Instagram, X are simply banned in Russia. No US outrage about free speech there—yet the EU is the target. That contrast says a lot.
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".. In the last four months, the European Union spent 7% less on buying oil and gas from the United States, despite Donald Trump’s pledge to purchase American energy resources worth $750 billion over three years."
#PinkyPromise @financialtimes.com
www.ft.com/content/c961...
#PinkyPromise @financialtimes.com
www.ft.com/content/c961...
EU spent less on US energy after $750bn Trump trade deal
Member states’ spending on US oil and gas fell 7 per cent over the past four months
www.ft.com
December 24, 2025 at 12:25 PM
".. In the last four months, the European Union spent 7% less on buying oil and gas from the United States, despite Donald Trump’s pledge to purchase American energy resources worth $750 billion over three years."
#PinkyPromise @financialtimes.com
www.ft.com/content/c961...
#PinkyPromise @financialtimes.com
www.ft.com/content/c961...
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Das ist krass! Die Trump-Regierung greift aktiv Europas Zivilgesellschaft an & damit unser Miteinander.
Gegen Personen von @hateaid.org ist ein Einreiseverbot verhängt worden – unter dem Deckmantel der "Bewahrung der Meinungsfreiheit".
Die Bundesregierung & EU-Kommission müssen reagieren!
Gegen Personen von @hateaid.org ist ein Einreiseverbot verhängt worden – unter dem Deckmantel der "Bewahrung der Meinungsfreiheit".
Die Bundesregierung & EU-Kommission müssen reagieren!
December 24, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Das ist krass! Die Trump-Regierung greift aktiv Europas Zivilgesellschaft an & damit unser Miteinander.
Gegen Personen von @hateaid.org ist ein Einreiseverbot verhängt worden – unter dem Deckmantel der "Bewahrung der Meinungsfreiheit".
Die Bundesregierung & EU-Kommission müssen reagieren!
Gegen Personen von @hateaid.org ist ein Einreiseverbot verhängt worden – unter dem Deckmantel der "Bewahrung der Meinungsfreiheit".
Die Bundesregierung & EU-Kommission müssen reagieren!
Is USA about to loose most of it’s free media next year?
The “60 Minutes” scandal neatly encapsulates the triumph of the past decade’s free-speech hypocrisy, @adamserwer.bsky.social argues.
The Triumph of Free-Speech Hypocrisy
What the 60 Minutes scandal reveals
bit.ly
December 23, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Is USA about to loose most of it’s free media next year?
One or two more years like this one, and Americans have basically no more access to free and good quality information.
I am afraid mist Americans will just submit.
I am afraid mist Americans will just submit.
Media conglomerates want the president’s permission for mergers—and control of news outlets like CNN and CBS News is at stake, Franklin Foer argues.
CBS and CNN Are Being Sacrificed to Trump
Media conglomerates want the president’s permission for mergers—and control of news outlets is at stake.
bit.ly
December 22, 2025 at 6:23 PM
One or two more years like this one, and Americans have basically no more access to free and good quality information.
I am afraid mist Americans will just submit.
I am afraid mist Americans will just submit.
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⚡️Ukraine’s interceptor drones are highly effective, but there are not enough of them.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the problem is production speed, not money, with some models hitting 90% success.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the problem is production speed, not money, with some models hitting 90% success.
December 22, 2025 at 6:16 PM
⚡️Ukraine’s interceptor drones are highly effective, but there are not enough of them.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the problem is production speed, not money, with some models hitting 90% success.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the problem is production speed, not money, with some models hitting 90% success.
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"Chinese firms are on track for a 75% jump this year in global shipments of lithium-ion battery cells for energy storage,..
They have exported more than $65 billion worth of storage and electric-vehicle batteries this year, cementing their dominance in a sector vital to backing up wind and solar.."
They have exported more than $65 billion worth of storage and electric-vehicle batteries this year, cementing their dominance in a sector vital to backing up wind and solar.."
December 22, 2025 at 2:45 PM
"Chinese firms are on track for a 75% jump this year in global shipments of lithium-ion battery cells for energy storage,..
They have exported more than $65 billion worth of storage and electric-vehicle batteries this year, cementing their dominance in a sector vital to backing up wind and solar.."
They have exported more than $65 billion worth of storage and electric-vehicle batteries this year, cementing their dominance in a sector vital to backing up wind and solar.."
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Varatuomari Else-Mai Kirvesniemi on valittu STTK:n uudeksi puheenjohtajaksi. Valinnan teki STTK:n uusi edustajisto tänään Helsingissä.
Onnea uudelle puheenjohtajalle! 👏
www.sttk.fi/2025/12/18/e...
Onnea uudelle puheenjohtajalle! 👏
www.sttk.fi/2025/12/18/e...
Else-Mai Kirvesniemestä STTK:n puheenjohtaja - STTK
Varatuomari Else-Mai Kirvesniemi on valittu STTK:n uudeksi puheenjohtajaksi. Valinnan teki STTK:n tänään kokoontunut uusi edustajisto Helsingissä. Kirvesniemellä ei...
www.sttk.fi
December 18, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Varatuomari Else-Mai Kirvesniemi on valittu STTK:n uudeksi puheenjohtajaksi. Valinnan teki STTK:n uusi edustajisto tänään Helsingissä.
Onnea uudelle puheenjohtajalle! 👏
www.sttk.fi/2025/12/18/e...
Onnea uudelle puheenjohtajalle! 👏
www.sttk.fi/2025/12/18/e...
Many good things said in this @cleaninguppod.bsky.social
but want to highlight the one fact that I’ve been saying for awhile; politics are the weakest link in green transition and we need to address it urgently. Yes, electricity is getting cheaper but we also need to talk about jobs and re-skilling
but want to highlight the one fact that I’ve been saying for awhile; politics are the weakest link in green transition and we need to address it urgently. Yes, electricity is getting cheaper but we also need to talk about jobs and re-skilling
Cleaning Up: Leadership in an Age of Climate Change
Uutiskommentaarit Podcast · Viikoittain · Once a week, Michael Liebreich and Bryony Worthington have a conversation with a leader in clean energy, mobility, climate finance or sustainable development....
podcasts.apple.com
December 17, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Many good things said in this @cleaninguppod.bsky.social
but want to highlight the one fact that I’ve been saying for awhile; politics are the weakest link in green transition and we need to address it urgently. Yes, electricity is getting cheaper but we also need to talk about jobs and re-skilling
but want to highlight the one fact that I’ve been saying for awhile; politics are the weakest link in green transition and we need to address it urgently. Yes, electricity is getting cheaper but we also need to talk about jobs and re-skilling
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One of the President’s closest aides making clear that this is a war for oil.
When do we invade Saudi Arabia and numerous other countries which also nationalized their oil industries?
When do we invade Saudi Arabia and numerous other countries which also nationalized their oil industries?
December 17, 2025 at 4:36 PM
One of the President’s closest aides making clear that this is a war for oil.
When do we invade Saudi Arabia and numerous other countries which also nationalized their oil industries?
When do we invade Saudi Arabia and numerous other countries which also nationalized their oil industries?
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Russia has every intention of making war against Europe. Ukraine has been, among other things, a test of NATO, and the Russians like what they see.
UK defense minister warns ‘shadow of war knocking on Europe’s door’
Al Carns said Europe is not facing “wars of choice” anymore.
www.politico.eu
December 12, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Russia has every intention of making war against Europe. Ukraine has been, among other things, a test of NATO, and the Russians like what they see.
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China to start commercial operation of first small modular #nuclear reactor in 2026
HT @carbonbrief.org
www.reuters.com/business/ene...
HT @carbonbrief.org
www.reuters.com/business/ene...
China to start commercial operation of first small modular nuclear reactor in 2026
China will start commercial operation of its homegrown small modular reactor (SMR), the Linglong One, in the first half of 2026, an official with the research arm of China National Nuclear Corporation...
www.reuters.com
December 12, 2025 at 10:01 AM
China to start commercial operation of first small modular #nuclear reactor in 2026
HT @carbonbrief.org
www.reuters.com/business/ene...
HT @carbonbrief.org
www.reuters.com/business/ene...
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STTK:n hallitus: Leikkaukset @sask.fi toimintaan vaarantavat työelämän perusoikeuksien edistämisen.
Ammattiyhdistysliiketaustaisen kehitysyhteistyöjärjestö SASK:n valtionavusta on ilmoitettu leikattavan noin 40 %.
www.sttk.fi/2025/12/08/s...
Ammattiyhdistysliiketaustaisen kehitysyhteistyöjärjestö SASK:n valtionavusta on ilmoitettu leikattavan noin 40 %.
www.sttk.fi/2025/12/08/s...
STTK:n hallitus: Leikkaukset SASK:n toimintaan vaarantavat työelämän perusoikeuksien edistämisen - STTK
STTK:n hallitus pitää rajua leikkausta täysin epäoikeudenmukaisena ja monin tavoin haitallisena. – SASK:n hankkeilla on yhteistyössä muiden eurooppalaisen palkansaajajärjestöjen kanssa...
www.sttk.fi
December 8, 2025 at 1:03 PM
STTK:n hallitus: Leikkaukset @sask.fi toimintaan vaarantavat työelämän perusoikeuksien edistämisen.
Ammattiyhdistysliiketaustaisen kehitysyhteistyöjärjestö SASK:n valtionavusta on ilmoitettu leikattavan noin 40 %.
www.sttk.fi/2025/12/08/s...
Ammattiyhdistysliiketaustaisen kehitysyhteistyöjärjestö SASK:n valtionavusta on ilmoitettu leikattavan noin 40 %.
www.sttk.fi/2025/12/08/s...
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The new US #NationalSecurityStrategy is so alarming that I spent hours today on this piece, rather than my real work.
We the Europeans, and especially the #NB8 countries in #NATO 's Eastern Flank, MUST prepare to defend our #democracy and deter #Russia by ourselves.
jmkorhonen.net/2025/12/05/w...
We the Europeans, and especially the #NB8 countries in #NATO 's Eastern Flank, MUST prepare to defend our #democracy and deter #Russia by ourselves.
jmkorhonen.net/2025/12/05/w...
When the umbrella starts to leak: Securing NATO’s Eastern Flank after the new U.S. security strategy
The new U.S. National Security Strategy shifts the United States to an unreliable ally at best – an active threat at worst. Europe and in particular NB8 countries on NATO’s Eastern Flan…
jmkorhonen.net
December 5, 2025 at 11:17 AM
The new US #NationalSecurityStrategy is so alarming that I spent hours today on this piece, rather than my real work.
We the Europeans, and especially the #NB8 countries in #NATO 's Eastern Flank, MUST prepare to defend our #democracy and deter #Russia by ourselves.
jmkorhonen.net/2025/12/05/w...
We the Europeans, and especially the #NB8 countries in #NATO 's Eastern Flank, MUST prepare to defend our #democracy and deter #Russia by ourselves.
jmkorhonen.net/2025/12/05/w...
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Our annual deep dive on China’s climate transition is out! China’s CO₂ emissions are set to remain flat for a second year in 2025. Record additions of solar and wind, accelerating electrification, and declining construction-material demand are the main drivers.
December 4, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Our annual deep dive on China’s climate transition is out! China’s CO₂ emissions are set to remain flat for a second year in 2025. Record additions of solar and wind, accelerating electrification, and declining construction-material demand are the main drivers.
”The far right appeals to the alienated; it prospers when its natural opponents lose hope and stop turning out. To defeat it, governments must build consensus around a stronger, greener, more secure democracy”
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/o...
Opinion | They Were Supposed to Save Europe. Instead, They’re Condemning It to Horrors.
www.nytimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 6:46 AM
”The far right appeals to the alienated; it prospers when its natural opponents lose hope and stop turning out. To defeat it, governments must build consensus around a stronger, greener, more secure democracy”
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/o...
If Europe wants to succeed in the green transition, public support for the transition is essential.
🧩 Stakes are very high for European industry, geopolitics and climate.
Thank you
@liandersson.bsky.social and
@mariaohisalo.vihreat.fi
🙏🏼
🧩 Stakes are very high for European industry, geopolitics and climate.
Thank you
@liandersson.bsky.social and
@mariaohisalo.vihreat.fi
🙏🏼
✅ ADOPTED
@empl.europarl.europa.eu calls on the Commission to propose a new law to protect workers in the green and digital transitions.
🗳️: 42⬆️, 12⬇️, 2↔️.
Rapporteur: Jana Toom.
⏭️ plenary vote in December.
More 👇
www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
@empl.europarl.europa.eu calls on the Commission to propose a new law to protect workers in the green and digital transitions.
🗳️: 42⬆️, 12⬇️, 2↔️.
Rapporteur: Jana Toom.
⏭️ plenary vote in December.
More 👇
www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
A Just Transition Directive is needed to protect workers and guarantee jobs | News | European Parliament
The Employment and Social Affairs Committee is asking the Commission to propose a new law to protect workers in the green and digital transitions.
www.europarl.europa.eu
December 3, 2025 at 8:25 PM
If Europe wants to succeed in the green transition, public support for the transition is essential.
🧩 Stakes are very high for European industry, geopolitics and climate.
Thank you
@liandersson.bsky.social and
@mariaohisalo.vihreat.fi
🙏🏼
🧩 Stakes are very high for European industry, geopolitics and climate.
Thank you
@liandersson.bsky.social and
@mariaohisalo.vihreat.fi
🙏🏼
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Politics have became the weakest link in green transition. That is why just transition is so vital part for us humans to succeed.
”Shifting politics, intensive lobbying and surging disinformation online have undermined international efforts to respond to the threat.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/c...
”Shifting politics, intensive lobbying and surging disinformation online have undermined international efforts to respond to the threat.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/c...
Many Fighting Climate Change Worry They Are Losing the Information War
www.nytimes.com
December 1, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Politics have became the weakest link in green transition. That is why just transition is so vital part for us humans to succeed.
”Shifting politics, intensive lobbying and surging disinformation online have undermined international efforts to respond to the threat.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/c...
”Shifting politics, intensive lobbying and surging disinformation online have undermined international efforts to respond to the threat.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/c...
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It really feels like it should be a bigger story that the President of Iran said that their capital must be moved because of environmental degradation, including water shortages and land subsidence of 1 foot per year.
www.iranintl.com/en/202511209...
www.iranintl.com/en/202511209...
Iran president says capital move now a necessity as water crisis deepens
Iran’s capital must be moved because the country “no longer has a choice,” President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Thursday in remarks carried by state media, warning that severe ecological strain has mad...
www.iranintl.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:40 PM
It really feels like it should be a bigger story that the President of Iran said that their capital must be moved because of environmental degradation, including water shortages and land subsidence of 1 foot per year.
www.iranintl.com/en/202511209...
www.iranintl.com/en/202511209...
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The Moscow Times reports Russia’s Central Bank has discovered a 10 TRILLION Ruble "black hole" in unpaid loans - that's 24% of the entire Russian budget gone.
Another reason Putin is pushing for a “peace” deal.
Russia is weaker and poorer than ever.
Another reason Putin is pushing for a “peace” deal.
Russia is weaker and poorer than ever.
November 22, 2025 at 10:34 PM
The Moscow Times reports Russia’s Central Bank has discovered a 10 TRILLION Ruble "black hole" in unpaid loans - that's 24% of the entire Russian budget gone.
Another reason Putin is pushing for a “peace” deal.
Russia is weaker and poorer than ever.
Another reason Putin is pushing for a “peace” deal.
Russia is weaker and poorer than ever.