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Eco-tax reform: how to combine decarbonization, the economy, and environmental protection
Eco-tax reform: how to combine decarbonization, the economy, and environmental protection

Without conceptual reform, any changes to the size of the eco-tax will have no impact on the state of the environment or the quality of our lives

Ukraine approves BAT program for eco-modernization of industry – Ministry of Economy
Ukraine approves BAT program for eco-modernization of industry – Ministry of Economy

In this way, the country is striving to reduce industrial pollution and introduce modern environmental standards

Concrete instead of a park: Oschadbank sells land on the Dnipro River, Kyiv residents appeal to the government
Concrete instead of a park: Oschadbank sells land on the Dnipro River, Kyiv residents appeal to the government

The plots are part of a protected area and, according to Kyiv's master plan, are to become a park

Silpo chain equips supermarkets with SPP and "eco-friendly" refrigerators
Silpo chain equips supermarkets with SPP and "eco-friendly" refrigerators

Cooling equipment runs on propane and carbon dioxide

Environmental pollution exacerbates depression and anxiety – EEA
Environmental pollution exacerbates depression and anxiety – EEA

A clean environment and physical activity are important for normalizing health

Ukrainian businesses can receive grants of €100,000 for green energy projects
Ukrainian businesses can receive grants of €100,000 for green energy projects

Projects must support the sustainability of local communities and comply with the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Air monitoring according to European standards: the first indicative sensor has been launched in Lviv region
Air monitoring according to European standards: the first indicative sensor has been launched in Lviv region

The Ministry of Economy calls this a step towards developing a modern monitoring system in line with EU rules

In Transcarpathia, forests are being cut down for another power line to the wind farm on the Runa mountain pasture
In Transcarpathia, forests are being cut down for another power line to the wind farm on the Runa mountain pasture

Environmental activists consider this to be a continuation of the systematic destruction of forests for energy projects

National park privatized: court orders return of Tsuman Forest lands to state
National park privatized: court orders return of Tsuman Forest lands to state

Prosecutors had to appeal to the court of appeals to defend the plots

Wind will provide 19% of Europe's electricity in 2025
Wind will provide 19% of Europe's electricity in 2025

Countries are mainly developing onshore wind farms, as offshore generation remains too expensive and difficult to build

Protecting spring flowers: what penalty can you get for picking snowdrops?
Protecting spring flowers: what penalty can you get for picking snowdrops?

Even for a small bouquet, you can face a fine of thousands of hryvnia