In 2020, the EU’s circular material use rate (referred to as the circularity rate) reached 12.8%. This means that almost 13% of material resources used in the EU came from recycled waste materials. This information comes from data on circular material use rate published by Eurostat today.
Neither of the dynamic bear duo that has been causing a nuisance in northern Latvia has been spotted again after being separated and transported away, the Nature Conservation Agency (DAP) told Latvian Radio November 13.
The Nature Conservation Agency (DAP) recommends including migration corridors for forest animals on the Latvian–Belarusian border fence construction, Latvian Television reported November 4.
Latvian State President Egils Levits addressed his fellow leaders November 2 at the COP26 environmental summit being held in Glasgow, Scotland. Here's what said, according to the text supplied by the presidential chancellery.
In 2020, 5.9% of people in the EU reported not having enough daylight in their dwelling, meaning their dwelling seemed too dark and was viewed as a problem for the household, according to Eurostat data published November 1.
A new bicycle trail from the Rīga city center to Ziepniekkalns is being built. Residents are concerned that the construction could damage an alley of historic horse-chestnuts. The construction authorities say the trees will be safe, Latvian Radio reported October 28.
In 2019, each person living in the European Union generated 34.4 kg of plastic packaging waste, out of which 14.1 kg was recycled, Eurostat reported October 27.
The reckless bear who has been seen several times in the vicinity of houses and has therefore been moved twice, will not be given a third opportunity and, if it does not change its behavior, the animal will have to be killed, Nature Conservation Agency (DAP) representative Rolands Auziņš told Latvian Radio October 25.
One of the duo of bears that had returned to Northern Vidzeme gardens even after a slap on the paw, has been caught and released farther away again, Nature Conservation Agency (DAP) said October 23.
Just a few days ago, the bear duo wreaking havoc in Northern Latvia were caught and separated. One of them has been spotted again, Northern Latvian local news outlet Ziemeļlatvija.lv reported October 21.
After several days of low-speed chase, the dynamic bear duo foraying through Northern Vidzeme have been caught and separated, according to Elīna Ezeriņa, spokeswoman for the Nature Conservation Agency (DAP) October 18.
The State Forest Service (VMD) has confirmed 33 wolf attacks (on other animals, not people) this year, a third of which were registered in Latgale. VMD asks residents to report any damage caused by wolves, Latvian Radio reported October 13.
The young bear duo who went around doing dirty deeds in Valka municipality late September have moved on to the neighboring Smiltene municipality and continue wreaking havoc over there, Latvian Television reported October 11.
The Siberian stonechat (Saxicola maura) was observed in Latvia for the first time ever on October 9, birdwatchers Jānis Ukass, Andris Klepers and Ivars Brediks told LSM.
Although most mushrooms in Latvia are of pristine quality, one must be mindful of where they are growing, Dmitrijs Poršnovs, researcher at the University of Latvia, told LSM October 5.
The Nature Conservation Agency (DAP) has granted the municipality of Valka a permit to frighten away the bears rummaging through people's properties in Vijciems, DAP representative Gita Strode said October 1.
Videos and photos of two young bears in North Vidzeme, close to the Estonian border, have recently circulated on social media. The bears fearlessly enter gardens, feasting on plums and ignoring humans, Latvian Radio reported.
The great knot (Calidris tenuirostris) has been observed for the first time in Latvia on the Asari Beach in Jūrmala, Kitija Balcere, representative of the Latvian Ornithology Association, said September 28.
Year after year the State Fire and Rescue Service (VUGD) begins the autumn season with frequent calls due to accidents related to heating systems. This year there have already been over 500 calls by September 28, Latvian Radio reported.
The reconstruction of the Dailes Theater Square has been postponed for a long time due to a lack of funding. The works are finally scheduled to begin within a month, Latvian Radio reported September 27.
Escaping the confines of your own four walls, keeping distance and relaxing – in the time of the Covid-19 pandemic this currently works particularly well in your own garden. Lucky are those who have a summerhouse, an allotment garden, or a green space in the countryside. For those that don't, mobile urban alternatives are now available in the Baltics.
“Getlini EKO” Ltd, which provides municipal waste disposal services at the landfill site “Getliņi”, submitted the intention of the Public Service Regulator Commission (SPRK) to increase the municipal waste disposal tariff by 89,8-90.6%, Getliņi said September 15.
The Estonian-Latvian offshore wind farm project ELWIND has moved a small step closer to reality, according to the parties involved.
On February 1 next year, the deposit packaging system will be launched in Latvia. Latvian Radio spoke to the representative of the State Environmental Service (VVD) Laura Anteina September 13 about how the system will work.
In Jelgava, the Postal Island (Pasta sala) swimming location has developed increased microbiological contamination and is therefore banned from use, the Health Inspectorate said September 10.
While there are still ongoing experiments in the urban environment, it is clear that plastic poles are here to stay, Latvian Radio reported September 9.
Data compiled by the Central Statistical Bureau (CSB) and published September 6 show that last year Latvia had the EU's third-highest share of renewable energy sources (RES) in its energy consumption mix.
While many take to chanterelle picking and sales in autumn, the latest hit is selling one of the most poisonous mushrooms in Latvia - the fly agaric (Amanita muscaria), Latvian Television reported September 6.
The Latvian mania for mushroom-gathering is well documented in many forms, likely including medical literature, but hardcore fungus hunters are risking a hefty fine, as well as a slight chance of being blown to smithereens, by foraging in military zones, LTV reports.
Monday, September 6, the State Forest Service (VMD) cancels the forest fire hazard period throughout Latvia, VMD representatives told newswire LETA.