In 2014, the list of cities with the largest emissions of pollutants into the air from stationary sources traditionally topped Navapolack (52,000 tons). Followed Minsk (23,000 tons), Hrodna (10,000 tons) and Novalukoml (8,000 tons).

According to the National Statistical Committee of the Republic of Belarus, the volume of emissions into the atmosphere last year compared with 2013 increased by 3.9% and amounted to 462.8 thousand tons.

The increase in emissions of pollutants into the air from stationary sources in comparison with the previous year mentioned in the Brest region (32.1%), Hrodna - by 10.5%, Minsk - 5% and Mahiliou - 3.8%.

In contrast, the reduction of emissions compared with the previous year recorded in Minsk (6.5%), Viciebsk region (3.1%), Homel region (1%).

The largest share of emissions from stationary sources in the total emissions in the country still falls on the organization of Viciebsk and Homiel regions - and 22% (respectively 103 and 102 thousand tons), the lowest - in the organization of Minsk - 5% (23 thousand tons ). Organization of the Minsk region in total emissions is 16% (74,000 tons), Hrodna - 13% (59,000 tons), Brest and Mahiliou  region - 11% (respectively 52 and 50 thousand tons).

Emissions of pollutants into the air from stationary sources by regions and Minsk (thousand tons)

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