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Construction waste dump was set up on a protected lake in Kyiv
Construction waste dump was set up on a protected lake in Kyiv

In 2023, the large area of ​​Lake Tyagle was covered with construction debris and a road was laid across it

The Ministry of Environment has published a draft national waste management plan until 2033
The Ministry of Environment has published a draft national waste management plan until 2033

National programs are planned for the years 2024-2033 to reduce landfilling of bio-waste and prevent waste generation

Where to return thermometers and batteries in Khmelnytskyi: addresses and schedule
Where to return thermometers and batteries in Khmelnytskyi: addresses and schedule

Hazardous waste can be brought to Waste Management Centers every day

Germany's emissions fell to their lowest level in 70 years
Germany's emissions fell to their lowest level in 70 years

Only 15% of emissions reductions are the result of higher energy efficiency standards or more renewables

A wind turbine fell down in Odesa region as a result of a drone attack. Video.
A wind turbine fell down in Odesa region as a result of a drone attack. Video.

Initially, local Telegram channels suggested that the wind turbine had been knocked down by a gust of wind

The Ministry of Environment has developed a draft law that will increase the tax on waste disposal by 10 times
The Ministry of Environment has developed a draft law that will increase the tax on waste disposal by 10 times

The eco-tax rate for burying 1 ton of hazardous waste will reach UAH 1,500

Ukraine may not receive €4.4 billion from the EU for the green transition due to the war – an expert
Ukraine may not receive €4.4 billion from the EU for the green transition due to the war – an expert

Funds from programs for the green transition of Ukraine were redirected to support during the war

TOP-5 countries where the most food is thrown away
TOP-5 countries where the most food is thrown away

In the US, 40% of all food is wasted

44 Christmas trees collection points opened in Kyiv: where to bring them
44 Christmas trees collection points opened in Kyiv: where to bring them

Only live trees without decorative ornaments are accepted for disposal

Prisoners began to be involved in the processing of fishing garbage in Great Britain
Prisoners began to be involved in the processing of fishing garbage in Great Britain

Previously, fishermen did not have a suitable place where they could bring their old tackle

Climate disasters killed 12,000 people in 2023
Climate disasters killed 12,000 people in 2023

278% more people died from forest fires than in 2022, and 340% more from storms

Ecocide on Ukrainian lands: 5 biggest disasters of 2023
Ecocide on Ukrainian lands: 5 biggest disasters of 2023

Eco-damages from the war have already reached 56.7 billion euros, and this amount is growing every day