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I think self-sufficiency is also worth mentioning. The state owns a monopoly in railways and a stake in a national airline. Also, most equipment is produced wit
by Jhsto 9y ago
I think self-sufficiency is also worth mentioning. The state owns a monopoly in railways and a stake in a national airline. Also, most equipment is produced within Finland (Nokia even made assault rifle ammunition at one point), supposedly to minimize shortage in case of war.
Moreover, about survival, I recall tactics for nuclear war. The instructions were to take cover and use spruce branches to shake off the fallout, and then continue fighting.
- kaitai 9y agoI seem to remember something about fireplaces or wood stoves being required in new construction, as well, in order to maintain energy independence on an individual-house basis if necessary.
- Jhsto 9y agoFireplaces make sense, as now I recall that you get subsidies if you have a car which is able to turn gasoline into electricity.
- jpalomaki 9y agoIt is not so uncommon to have problems with electricity distribution during heavy snow fall in the country side. Especially when the temperature is close to zero, the snow is heavy and may cause the trees to bend on power lines causing power outages.