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A small Baltic nation just proved big climate wins are possible, reaching a major solar milestone years earlier than expected. Latvia's solar capacity exploded from nearly zero to 1 gigawatt in just four years.
Latvian hockey fans attending the Winter Olympics held up Greenland's flag during the USA-Denmark game, turning a sporting event into a moment of European solidarity. Despite the political gesture, American fans and players kept the focus on celebration, with Team USA rallying for a 6-3 victory.
Team USA opened Olympic play with a dominant 5-1 victory over Latvia, led by Brock Nelson, who became the fourth generation of his family to compete in Olympic hockey. His great-uncle won silver 70 years ago, his grandfather and great uncle won gold in 1960, and his uncle was on the famous "Miracle on Ice" team.
The oldest player on Team USA's hockey roster led his younger teammates to a dominant Olympic debut. Brock Nelson scored twice to power the U.S. to victory in Milan.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development invested a record €654 million in the Baltic states in 2025, with 95% funding clean energy projects that are transforming how Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania power their future.
The Baltic States just welcomed their largest solar park, a massive 120.8 MW facility in Latvia that can power tens of thousands of homes. Even better, a huge battery system is coming next to store all that sunshine.
Latvia is building one of Europe's largest green hydrogen facilities, capable of producing 150,000 tonnes annually. The Liepāja project positions the Baltic nation as a key player in the clean energy revolution sweeping across Europe.
Latvia has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 23% between 2013 and 2024, proving that small nations can make big strides in climate action. The Baltic country now produces less pollution while growing its economy.