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European Commission report on Ukraine: positives and shortcomings of environmental legislation
European Commission report on Ukraine: positives and shortcomings of environmental legislation

Ukraine received its highest score in the European Commission's report, along with a set of recommendations on harmonizing national legislation with European standards

The EU has responded to the US refusal to send its top officials to COP30
The EU has responded to the US refusal to send its top officials to COP30

The European Union calls such actions by the White House a "turning point."

Heavy metal filter: the banks of Zaporizhia's "Red River" are overgrown with willows
Heavy metal filter: the banks of Zaporizhia's "Red River" are overgrown with willows

Willow trees "work" as natural accumulators of toxic substances, which will clean up the soil near Sukha Moskovka in the future

From strategy to local decisions: EU Climate Mission launches 18 projects
From strategy to local decisions: EU Climate Mission launches 18 projects

The European Commission is investing €115 million in REGILIENCE+ projects, the Adaptation Centers network, and Horizon Europe

The second experimental eco-control point was opened in Uman
The second experimental eco-control point was opened in Uman

The energy sector must prevent environmental crimes rather than simply punish those who have already caused damage

The silent death of birds: an ecologist talks about the risks of reed cutting and the inaction of environmental officials
The silent death of birds: an ecologist talks about the risks of reed cutting and the inaction of environmental officials

The sharp "spears" of cut reeds, hidden under water, become a deadly trap for birds

The EU is investing nearly €3 billion in zero-emission projects
The EU is investing nearly €3 billion in zero-emission projects

The projects are being implemented in 18 countries of the European Community. Over the first ten years, CO2 emissions are expected to be reduced by 221 million tons

Nine energy efficiency projects in Ukraine to receive state support
Nine energy efficiency projects in Ukraine to receive state support

Once implemented, CO2 emissions into the atmosphere will fall by almost 4,300 tons per year

The US will not send high-ranking officials to COP30
The US will not send high-ranking officials to COP30

The United States has decided not to send top officials to the world's largest climate conference

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