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Kyiv ranks among the world's capitals in terms of air quality
Kyiv ranks among the world's capitals in terms of air quality

It continues to be in the "green zone"

In 2024, the air of only 7 countries met WHO quality standards: who are the lucky ones
In 2024, the air of only 7 countries met WHO quality standards: who are the lucky ones

Only 17% of cities in the world comply with air pollution standards

US State Department suspends global air pollution monitoring program
US State Department suspends global air pollution monitoring program

This is the latest move by the administration of US President Donald Trump to curtail environmental monitoring and climate-related research.

Netflix has created "disappearing" billboards that visualize air pollution in real time
Netflix has created "disappearing" billboards that visualize air pollution in real time

The company's new series draws attention to environmental pollution and its impact on human health

Major violations in the environmental sphere for February 22-28. Digest
Major violations in the environmental sphere for February 22-28. Digest

Another organized criminal group engaged in illegal logging is exposed

High levels of air pollution are observed in Kyiv and the surrounding area
High levels of air pollution are observed in Kyiv and the surrounding area

In some areas, the content of hazardous substances is recorded

Air quality is deteriorating in Kyiv: city authorities name the cause
Air quality is deteriorating in Kyiv: city authorities name the cause

You can follow the current level of contamination in real time

The Ministry of Environment told about the functioning of the Register of Pollutant Emissions and Transfer
The Ministry of Environment told about the functioning of the Register of Pollutant Emissions and Transfer

Creating and maintaining such a register is one of Ukraine's international obligations

Top 5 environmental issues not addressed by the Ministry of Environment
Top 5 environmental issues not addressed by the Ministry of Environment

Currently, at least somehow, only those reforms related to the Ukraine Facility Plan are moving forward

EU toughens requirements for air quality
EU toughens requirements for air quality

Its biggest polluters in the block countries are currently solid particles, nitrogen dioxide and ozone

Scientists predict tens of millions of deaths due to global warming
Scientists predict tens of millions of deaths due to global warming

This pessimistic forecast also applies to Ukraine