by Juha Karhu | Nov 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
232 votes is a really good result – even if it doesn’t get me a seat on the council or even a deputy spot, a trustee role is likely ahead! And every single vote helped secure the continuation of green politics in Helsinki, even though we did lose some council seats....
by Juha Karhu | Dec 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
Finland is experiencing a boom in the planning and construction of large-scale industrial solar power farms. From a broader perspective, solar panels should primarily be installed on rooftops, unused land, and vacant industrial areas. Most importantly, solar farms...
by Juha Karhu | Dec 5, 2024 | Uncategorized
As part of my municipal election campaign, I received a question about low-income pensioners in Helsinki, phrased like this: “What do you think about the situation of a single pensioner trying to get by with an income of less than €1,300, housing costs of...
by Juha Karhu | Nov 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
Over the past twenty years, I’ve served a total of 15 years on the board of our housing company, including the last few years as chairperson. In the spring of 2024, I passed the gavel to the next chair. Contrary to what one often hears, I’ve personally found working...
by Juha Karhu | Nov 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
In the 2024 season (April 1 – October 31, 2024), residents of Helsinki had access to nearly 4,600 bikes and 460 stations in Helsinki and Espoo, as well as unlimited 60-minute rides for a seasonal price of €35. The city bike system is an amazing mobility service that...
by Juha Karhu | Jan 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
As Helen (the city’s energy company) phases out coal on an accelerated schedule (HS 21.12.), it’s crucial to ensure this doesn’t lead to increased investment in burning wood or natural gas. If low-emission heat pump–based local heating can’t be developed quickly...
