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Italy – the first EU country stops using plastic bags
Italy announced that from the very start of 2011 it bans plastic bags and suggest every consumer choosing paper, biodegradable or long-lasting fabric bags. It is believed, that such a drastic, yet useful decision will save up to 180,000 tons of CO2 emissions, as it is estimated, that the Italians are the major plastic bag users (25 percent of all used in Europe) and each [...]
Renewable energy prospect in Lithuania
In the newest press release of renewable energy association it is announced that renewable energy resources (such as wind, biomass, hydroenergy, solar power and later geothermal energy) together with other already operating power plants should ensure all Lithuanian electricity energy demand, which is equal to 9 TWh per year. This requires investments of 4 billion Euros, that are likely to be used during the following [...]
“SOER 2010″ European environment — state and outlook
On 30th November a fourth assesment „SOER 2010“ of “European environment — state and outlook” was presented. It emphasised, that Europe should move to green economy. It states the following data: “In the area of climate change, we have cut greenhouse gas emissions and we’re on track to meet our international commitments under the Kyoto Protocol. The EU is expected to reach its target of [...]
