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Fines for water pollution and mismanagement of water bodies may increase in Ukraine
Fines for water pollution and mismanagement of water bodies may increase in Ukraine

If the bill is passed, the penalty for violating state property rights over water will be 5,100 UAH instead of the current 136 UAH

What is the air quality like in Odesa this morning following the shelling on March 19?
What is the air quality like in Odesa this morning following the shelling on March 19?

The air is cleanest on Gretska Street, and the most polluted on Frantsuzky Boulevard

A massive fish die-off has occurred in a pond in the Ternopil region. Environmentalists blame wastewater
A massive fish die-off has occurred in a pond in the Ternopil region. Environmentalists blame wastewater

The State Environmental Inspection will test the water quality in the Nichlava River

A city with complete energy autonomy: how energy independence became the strategy
A city with complete energy autonomy: how energy independence became the strategy

The push toward energy independence began here back in 2009, when the country joined the European Climate Agreement

15 criminal cases and nearly 1,000 environmental violations: initial results of the PEC’s work in Ukraine
15 criminal cases and nearly 1,000 environmental violations: initial results of the PEC’s work in Ukraine

Since the start of their work, environmental inspectors have issued more than 600 citations to violators of environmental laws

Italy has allocated only 9% of its EU ETS auction proceeds to climate measures
Italy has allocated only 9% of its EU ETS auction proceeds to climate measures

In addition to the misuse of funds, analysts have noted a lack of comprehensive reporting

Farmers are burning grass in the fields, and forests are burning. Why are foresters stepping up fire prevention measures?
Farmers are burning grass in the fields, and forests are burning. Why are foresters stepping up fire prevention measures?

Forest rangers are forced to extinguish fires in the fields to prevent the flames from reaching the trees

Japan will assist Ukraine in implementing green industrial technologies
Japan will assist Ukraine in implementing green industrial technologies

The country is ready to invest in the development of the circular economy, renewable energy, and the implementation of digital innovations

How safe is the air in Ukraine's regional capitals?
How safe is the air in Ukraine's regional capitals?

The situation varies greatly across the country, and air quality isn't the worst in cities with populations of over a million

1.1 million electric cars were sold worldwide in a single month. This trend was significantly influenced by government policy
1.1 million electric cars were sold worldwide in a single month. This trend was significantly influenced by government policy

In the U.S., battery manufacturers are already laying off workers, while China has exported half a million cars in just two months

The crisis in Ukraine's water sector: Experts stress the need for reforms
The crisis in Ukraine's water sector: Experts stress the need for reforms

Environmentalists are calling for the creation of a single agency to oversee water management

Spain has come out in defense of the EU ETS, calling for the suspension of the system
Spain has come out in defense of the EU ETS, calling for the suspension of the system

As early as this week, European leaders will discuss options for lowering energy prices at a summit