Economy
Some Lithuanian cities skeptical about proposed restrictions on diesel cars
Officials in some Lithuanian cities are skeptical about the Environment Ministry’s proposal to impose restrictions on diesel cars starting in 2020. […]
Pollution
Foreign affairs
Lithuania asks Belarus to suspend nuclear plant construction until IAEA tests are in
Lithuania has asked Belarus to suspend construction work of its nuclear power plant in Astravyets until stress tests and other studies by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) can be performed.
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Energy
‘No clear answers’ at Lithuania-Belarus consultations over Astravyets nuclear plant
Lithuanian representatives who are holding meetings with Belarusian officials on Astravyets Nuclear Power Plant say they do not get answers to all the questions they have about safety at the facility.
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Economy
Volskwagen representatives say cars in Lithuania are safe
Lithuanian institutions are looking into possible environmental impact of Volkswagen diesel cars after the German carmaker was exposed to have been falsifying emission test results. Volkswagen representatives in Lithuania have so far refrained from commenting on the scandal, but they have assured that the cars are safe and good to use. […]
Economy
Lithuania starts Volkswagen probe
The Lithuanian Environment Ministry has started a probe to find out how many Volkswagen cars equipped with software designed to cheat emissions tests there are in the country and what sanctions could be imposed on the German carmaker. […]
Energy
Lithuania among EU leaders in lowest greenhouse gas emissions
Annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Lithuania amount to 4-5 tons per capita and are among the lowest in the European Union (EU), the European Environment Agency (EEA) said in a report The European Environment – State and Outlook 2015. […]
Economy
Uncategorized
Estonian power plant among Europe’s top polluters
Climate Action Network, or CAN Europe, published its “Europe’s Dirty 30” report, which ranks 30 most polluting European power plants, informs Postimees Online. […]