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Untreated wood banned from export until the end of the year – government decision
Untreated wood banned from export until the end of the year – government decision

This is a necessary step due to the shortage of wood, high domestic demand, and environmental impact

Over $1 million in cash: civil servant from environmental inspection agency caught illegally enriching herself
Over $1 million in cash: civil servant from environmental inspection agency caught illegally enriching herself

Undeclared currency equivalent to over UAH 46 million was found at the official's home

The south of Ukraine could turn into a desert. How can this be prevented?
The south of Ukraine could turn into a desert. How can this be prevented?

The area of shifting sands is growing in Oleshky, and dust storms have become commonplace in Bessarabia

The eerie Transylvanian forest is threatened not by vampires and aliens, but by development
The eerie Transylvanian forest is threatened not by vampires and aliens, but by development

One of Europe's most mystical locations is threatened by the expansion of the city of Cluj-Napoca

Millions on oak trees, destruction of the river, seizure of the coast: a digest of eco-crimes for October 25–31
Millions on oak trees, destruction of the river, seizure of the coast: a digest of eco-crimes for October 25–31

Conspiracy and negligence on the part of forestry managers, disregard for environmental standards by the head of a dairy plant, and other criminal acts caused tens of millions in damage to the state

Construction of two mini-hydroelectric power plants in Kalyny prohibited by decision of the Transcarpathian Court of Appeal
Construction of two mini-hydroelectric power plants in Kalyny prohibited by decision of the Transcarpathian Court of Appeal

People will finally be able to stop taking turns on the old dam, but they are also considering a worse-case scenario

Britain returns to Net Zero with the release of its carbon-free plan. Environmental activists have some comments.
Britain returns to Net Zero with the release of its carbon-free plan. Environmental activists have some comments.

In addition to the environmental impact, reductions in citizens' energy costs and economic incentives are expected

Humanity has failed to curb global warming, according to a study by DNV
Humanity has failed to curb global warming, according to a study by DNV

By 2100, the planet's temperature will rise by 2.2 °C. By that time, humanity will be able to achieve zero emissions

Even more state support for energy efficiency: the first condominium association received a loan from the Ukraine Decarbonization Fund
Even more state support for energy efficiency: the first condominium association received a loan from the Ukraine Decarbonization Fund

According to calculations, after the project is implemented, annual savings will amount to over UAH 680,000

Leaves as fertilizer and natural filter: why you should stop burning them – DEI
Leaves as fertilizer and natural filter: why you should stop burning them – DEI

Useful micronutrients for plants, protection from frost and disease – leaves perform many functions in nature.

The EU calls on China to increase its contributions to the fight against climate change
The EU calls on China to increase its contributions to the fight against climate change

One-third of all emissions on the planet come from China, but the country still considers itself a "developing economy"

Meeting of the Council Committee on Environmental Policy: changes in legislation, European standards for forests, and the fight for clean water
Meeting of the Council Committee on Environmental Policy: changes in legislation, European standards for forests, and the fight for clean water

The committee recommends developing a number of documents in the field of forestry, as well as amending the law on environmental impact assessment beyond the scope of the draft law "On the timber market."