Helsinki has transitioned from coal-based energy to renewable sources, shutting down its last coal plants in early 2023, four years ahead of government targets. With a vast district heating system, the city is enhancing its energy mix by increasing wind power, building the world's largest heat pump by 2026, and using wood pellets as a temporary solution until phasing it out. The movement against coal began over a decade ago, driven by public activism, which pushed for this significant change away from fossil fuels toward a more sustainable energy future.
Helsinki has completely phased out coal within two years, transitioning to renewable energy sources such as wind while constructing the world's largest heat pump by 2026.
The closure of the coal plants was a result of more than a decade of advocacy and public pressure, showcasing how activists significantly influenced policy.
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