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Candy and pet food giant Mars just locked in a deal to help build a massive wind farm in Lithuania that will power a quarter million homes and slash 120,000 tons of CO₂ annually. The 2028 project shows how big companies can kickstart clean energy infrastructure that benefits entire countries.
A major new wind farm in Lithuania just secured a deal that will help Mars run its pet food factory on clean energy. The project could power thousands of homes while cutting carbon emissions.
At 8 years old, Arnold Clevs watched his childhood end when the Nazis invaded Lithuania. Now, he's ensuring diplomats in Jerusalem never forget those who didn't survive.
Lithuanian thrower Mykolas Alekna shattered his own world record by launching a discus 75.56 meters in a tiny Oklahoma town, becoming the first person ever to break the 75-meter barrier. The college student donated his record-breaking jersey to the Museum of World Athletics, cementing a legacy that even his Olympic champion father never achieved.
A Lithuania-based company just launched a new line of climate-friendly heat pumps that could help businesses slash energy bills while fighting climate change. The innovative systems work for everything from hotels to hospitals, using a natural refrigerant that's better for the planet.
Two Baltic Sea ferries ran entirely on bio-LNG made from farm waste in 2025, eliminating all CO2 emissions while requiring zero engine modifications. Passengers can now book truly carbon-free crossings between Germany, Sweden, Poland, and Lithuania.
After losing his wife suddenly during a holiday in Lithuania, Andy Streb is choosing to honor her memory by building a new life and helping others navigate grief. His message: life is still worth living, even after unimaginable loss.
Lithuania just achieved full energy independence by disconnecting from Russia's power grid and syncing with Europe. Two engineers at Siemens Energy are leading the charge toward cleaner, safer energy across the continent.
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.
Lithuania just welcomed 53,000 new solar energy producers in a single year, nearly tripling the country's self-sufficient energy community to 170,000. The shift shows how accessible renewable energy has become for everyday people.
British-Lithuanian fighter Modestas Bukauskas is back in the UFC after battling alcohol addiction that nearly ended his career. His journey from rock bottom to redemption shows the power of facing your darkest moments head-on.
Researchers in Lithuania have figured out how a powerful bacterial defense system called SPARDA works, opening doors to better medical diagnostic tests. The discovery could make detecting diseases like flu and COVID faster and more accurate than current methods.