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US President Donald Trump imposed tariffs of 10-50% on international trade, to which many countries are responding in kind. How will Trump's decision affect Baltic Sea shipping? The tariffs now imposed are at least 10% on foreign products entering the US, 20% on EU products and even more than 50% on Chinese products. The tariffs … Continue reading Trump will cause a crisis in the Baltic Sea shipping
This summer we have again had to state the weak situation of the Baltic Sea. Blue-green algae blooms have taken over the beaches. As we know, blue-green algae blooms are caused by the fact that the nutrients they need, especially nitrogen and phosphorus, have flowed into the Baltic Sea too much for decades. To our … Continue reading Are cargo ships eutrophicating the Baltic Sea?
The Blue Economy embodies a sustainable development approach to the responsible utilization and conservation of coastal and marine resources. PlanWiseBlue tool allows use to make use of marine resources with understanding the consequences of our actions and to improve the sustainability of the Baltic Sea. Defined by the World Bank as the "sustainable use of … Continue reading Exploring the Blue Economy: PlanWiseBlue reveals insights into the Baltic Sea’s balance
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