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Water with nitrates: eco-activists have created an interactive map of water quality
Water with nitrates: eco-activists have created an interactive map of water quality

According to the latest data, the most "nitrate-rich" water is found in the Mykolaiv, Odesa, and Kharkiv regions

A garbage truck full of plastic every second: the world needs urgent "plastic transformation" – study
A garbage truck full of plastic every second: the world needs urgent "plastic transformation" – study

If plastic consumption is not restricted, its amount in the environment could double by 2040

A draft of the main document on biodiversity conservation was presented in Ukraine
A draft of the main document on biodiversity conservation was presented in Ukraine

The document contains 23 strategic tasks for nature conservation and restoration, taking into account the Ukrainian context

The EU is weakening environmental legislation to please businesses. Environmentalists are protesting
The EU is weakening environmental legislation to please businesses. Environmentalists are protesting

The environmental community sees the government's actions as a rejection of progress and a risk to the environment

Over 70% of forest fires in 2025 occurred in Donetsk and Kharkiv regions
Over 70% of forest fires in 2025 occurred in Donetsk and Kharkiv regions

The main causes of fires remain military operations and careless handling of fire

90% reduction in emissions by 2040: EU reaches preliminary climate agreement
90% reduction in emissions by 2040: EU reaches preliminary climate agreement

For Europe, this is an intermediate step towards zero emissions in 2050

How to dispose of used batteries and light bulbs in Lviv region? EcoBus schedule for December
How to dispose of used batteries and light bulbs in Lviv region? EcoBus schedule for December

Residents of Lviv and surrounding cities can dispose of hazardous waste

No company has yet applied for an IEP – Ministry of Economy
No company has yet applied for an IEP – Ministry of Economy

Businesses have until August 8, 2028. From August 8, 2029, all outdated permits will be revoked

How Ukrainians themselves are inviting "revenge from the Carpathians" through jeeping and thoughtless construction
How Ukrainians themselves are inviting "revenge from the Carpathians" through jeeping and thoughtless construction

A consumerist attitude towards mountains can result in natural disasters

Boundaries of protected areas without environmentalists: Kyiv authorities approve new land protection program
Boundaries of protected areas without environmentalists: Kyiv authorities approve new land protection program

The capital wants to inventory about 3,000 hectares of land belonging to the nature conservation, water, and recreation fund

Animals are unable to keep up with the warming climate: a white ermine was spotted in the Odessa region
Animals are unable to keep up with the warming climate: a white ermine was spotted in the Odessa region

Natural color change exposes animals due to snowless winters and makes them vulnerable

Fuel oil spills from a thermal power plant have polluted a reservoir in Vinnytsia region. An investigation has been launched.
Fuel oil spills from a thermal power plant have polluted a reservoir in Vinnytsia region. An investigation has been launched.

Prosecutors have launched criminal proceedings, DTEK blames Russian attacks on the power grid