By Aina Mizgirdė, LRT TV, LRT.lt.
Though the debate over climate change and its effects is intensifying, car traffic continues to rise, and environmentally friendly infrastructure remains in short supply. Experts say local authorities could play a much greater role in creating greener communities. Tauragė is setting the example, aiming to become climate-neutral within the next few years.
Tauragė, a city in western Lithuanial, is considered one of the country’s most sustainability-focused cities. It was among the first in the country to introduce electric buses and install solar panels on public buildings.
“We’ve got lots of innovations now – electric buses, and the city itself has really changed. It’s greener, cleaner, and beautiful,” said one Tauragė resident.
“Tauragė is already recognised as a green region by the European Union. It will attract young families and children – that’s really important,” another added.
All of the town’s intercity buses are now electric – a point of pride for residents.
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