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Top environmental disasters in Ukraine since the start of 2026
Top environmental disasters in Ukraine since the start of 2026

Ukraine has seen large-scale forest fires, spills of pollutants and low water levels in rivers

Cool city: urban practices that help cope with the heat
Cool city: urban practices that help cope with the heat

The key components of a climate-resilient city are greenery, water and shade

Climate change and Ukraine: how global warming has already affected the country
Climate change and Ukraine: how global warming has already affected the country

In Ukraine, water bodies are drying up, and traditional agricultural regions are losing their potential

Why are bees so important, and how can we protect them?
Why are bees so important, and how can we protect them?

These insects are dying out due to the use of pesticides and the disappearance of honey plants

Technology developed by Swiss scientists could turn cement plants into CO₂ capture facilities
Technology developed by Swiss scientists could turn cement plants into CO₂ capture facilities

Capture efficiency is estimated at 85–96 per cent

Rare species of river fish have been discovered in Chernobyl
Rare species of river fish have been discovered in Chernobyl

The nature reserve has become a home for two endangered species

The share of coal in the EU’s electricity generation has reached a record low — Eurostat
The share of coal in the EU’s electricity generation has reached a record low — Eurostat

The share of coal fell below 10% for the first time back in 2024

General rules on packaging and PFAS restrictions: a new regulation is in force in the EU
General rules on packaging and PFAS restrictions: a new regulation is in force in the EU

Specific restrictions apply to PFAS, which are capable of causing a range of systemic diseases in humans and animals

Wild birds in Australia are to be vaccinated against deadly bird flu
Wild birds in Australia are to be vaccinated against deadly bird flu

The continent was the last on the planet to be affected by the epidemic

The scorching summer will ‘cost’ the EU €180 billion and halt economic growth
The scorching summer will ‘cost’ the EU €180 billion and halt economic growth

The countries that have experienced the most hot days will bear the brunt of the financial impact

Europe has experienced the hottest start to summer on record, whilst the world’s oceans have broken records
Europe has experienced the hottest start to summer on record, whilst the world’s oceans have broken records

July was the second warmest on record – 1.47°C above the pre-industrial average