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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Minsk, October 23 (Xinhua) — Total air pollutant emissions in Belarus in 2024 fell to a five-year low, reaching 865,000 tons. This was announced on Thursday by Belarusian Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Sergei Maslyak, according to BelTA.
"Total air pollutant emissions in Belarus in 2024 amounted to 865,000 tons. This is a historic low over the past five years. Overall, over the past ten years, thanks to the efforts of the government, businesses, enterprises, and organizations, we have managed to reduce air emissions by more than 31,000 tons. The majority of this reduction comes from automobile emissions," noted S. Maslyak.
According to him, the emissions problem is particularly pressing for Minsk. The Belarusian capital has a large number of motor vehicles, and these alone account for approximately 82 percent of the total emissions. The minister noted that electric transport is a promising development area.
"Every year, more and more electric passenger transport appears on the streets of Belarusian cities. Electric cars are no exception. While in 2017, the number of electric cars in the country was only 70 units, by the end of 2024, this figure had grown to 24,000. According to current data, by the end of 2025 or beginning of 2026, their number will increase to 50,000," said S. Maslyak.
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