Ep. 49 - Atte Harjanne, Helsinki
In this episode, we discuss...
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Atte's interest in history and his involvement in politics during University.
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Researching the socioeconomic impact of climate change.
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The history of the Finnish people and political institutions.
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The relationship between politics and climate policy.
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How approaches to solving problems and talking about politics have changed over time.
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The various political parties in Finland and their platforms.
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Working at the intersection of research and politics.
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The advantage of being able to communicate science to politicians and vise-versa.
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Perceptions of the nuclear industry in Finnish politics and society.
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How the idea of renewable energy is a problem.
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Why we are lacking incentives to act on climate change.
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What changing our priorities look like and a market-driven approach to climate change.
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The benefits and disadvantages of regulating the removal of fossil infrastructure completely.