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Call to action without abandoning fossil fuels: mixed results from COP30
Call to action without abandoning fossil fuels: mixed results from COP30

Delegates agreed on protecting forests and oceans, but consensus broke down on the issue of abandoning oil and gas

In Ukraine, concrete was researched using debris from destroyed buildings in Kharkiv and Mykolaiv
In Ukraine, concrete was researched using debris from destroyed buildings in Kharkiv and Mykolaiv

Tests have shown that debris from destruction can be used as raw material for rebuilding housing stock

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

Endangered species in the US will be left without protection
Endangered species in the US will be left without protection

According to environmentalists, the Trump administration is prioritizing business interests over protecting endangered species from extinction

Millions in mineral resources, appropriation of protected lands, and other environmental crimes – digest
Millions in mineral resources, appropriation of protected lands, and other environmental crimes – digest

The investigation into the "kaolin case," which caused the state losses of UAH 190 million, has been completed

Most countries are reducing emissions despite falling short of global development goals – CGD
Most countries are reducing emissions despite falling short of global development goals – CGD

However, joint climate efforts are being undermined by rising emissions in China

More than 30% of new materials in the Netherlands are recycled products. The EU average is 12%
More than 30% of new materials in the Netherlands are recycled products. The EU average is 12%

The country with the lowest circularity rate is Romania, with a coefficient of 1.3%

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

Iceland has declared a national security threat due to the risk of ocean currents collapsing
Iceland has declared a national security threat due to the risk of ocean currents collapsing

If warm water currents from the southern Atlantic stop, Iceland will find itself in a freezing ice trap

Cabinet of Ministers increases statutory capital of Energy Efficiency Fund by UAH 240 million
Cabinet of Ministers increases statutory capital of Energy Efficiency Fund by UAH 240 million

Additional funds will enable the financing of more than 300 energy efficiency projects in 2025

Global climate leader: Denmark's new target is an 85% reduction in emissions by 2035
Global climate leader: Denmark's new target is an 85% reduction in emissions by 2035

The country plans to achieve climate neutrality by 2045

EU postpones stricter rules against deforestation. China accuses Europe of hypocrisy
EU postpones stricter rules against deforestation. China accuses Europe of hypocrisy

At the same time, the European Union is on the "side of good" at COP30, trying to convince polluters to pay for the damage they have caused to the environment