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No drinking water due to quarry drainage: Zhytomyr community appeals
No drinking water due to quarry drainage: Zhytomyr community appeals

Since November, machinery has been operating in the recreation area, and the water is already covered with oil stains

Will Ukraine be able to protect its natural and unclaimed forests?
Will Ukraine be able to protect its natural and unclaimed forests?

Experts note that the capacity of the forestry sector is extremely low due to staff reductions and the prioritization of timber harvesting

An injured moose needs urgent rescue. The responsible services are not responding
An injured moose needs urgent rescue. The responsible services are not responding

It is likely that poachers harmed the forest giant. People contacted the police and environmental inspectors, but experts have not yet examined the animal

The incredible nature of Ukraine in photos: winners of Wiki Loves Earth 2025
The incredible nature of Ukraine in photos: winners of Wiki Loves Earth 2025

Ukraine ranks third in terms of the number of photos uploaded among the 57 countries participating in the contest

Where is the debris from destroyed buildings? The state has no data on recycling and storage
Where is the debris from destroyed buildings? The state has no data on recycling and storage

By the end of 2024, Ukraine had recorded almost 600,000 tons of debris from the destruction. However, there is no information about its structure and reuse

Forestry workers were doing their everyday job. Why "a billion trees" is not an achievement
Forestry workers were doing their everyday job. Why "a billion trees" is not an achievement

A large-scale tree planting campaign turned into standard restoration after logging

Illegal harvesting of berries and reeds in national parks: environmentalists report crime to Ministry of Environment
Illegal harvesting of berries and reeds in national parks: environmentalists report crime to Ministry of Environment

According to environmentalists, this causes complex damage to protected areas and may lead to starvation among wild animals

How and why to recycle batteries – advice from the State Environmental Inspection
How and why to recycle batteries – advice from the State Environmental Inspection

Batteries are classified as hazardous waste that contaminates water and soil

Two new natural monuments will be created in the virgin steppes of Kirovograd region
Two new natural monuments will be created in the virgin steppes of Kirovograd region

The new status of steppe territories will help preserve rare plant species from destruction

Was there a billion trees? "Forests of Ukraine" hides shortcomings behind positive results
Was there a billion trees? "Forests of Ukraine" hides shortcomings behind positive results

To implement the "Green Country" plan on time, it would have been necessary to plant a tree every second for 31 years

Deputy Minister of Economy Zubovich illegally allowed tree felling in national parks – KECC
Deputy Minister of Economy Zubovich illegally allowed tree felling in national parks – KECC

This concerns the issuance of logging limits in national parks and nature reserves exceeding 4,500 cubic meters of timber

"The plundering of natural resources has reached its peak" – KECC on the former Minister of the Environment
"The plundering of natural resources has reached its peak" – KECC on the former Minister of the Environment

Under her leadership, one-tenth of all timber in Ukraine was harvested in national parks and nature reserves