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Ukrainians were explained the main health threat from bombed buildings
Ukrainians were explained the main health threat from bombed buildings

Chrysotile-asbestos is most widely used in the manufacture of slate

Water in one third of wells is contaminated with nitrates in the Khmelnytsky region
Water in one third of wells is contaminated with nitrates in the Khmelnytsky region

The nitrate content exceeded the standards by more than five times

Tires pollute the air 2000 times more than exhaust - research
Tires pollute the air 2000 times more than exhaust - research

Tires contain a wide range of toxic compounds, including carcinogens, which enter not only the air but also water and soil.

How the use of hydrogen can stimulate the development of industry in Ukraine
How the use of hydrogen can stimulate the development of industry in Ukraine

It is advisable to develop a hydrogen economy based on the development of system clusters

"CBAM will be": The European Parliament has decided on the carbon duty
"CBAM will be": The European Parliament has decided on the carbon duty

The waiver of free quotas in the sectors covered by the CBAM will last from 2027 to 2032.

Environmentalists have proposed a future for war-torn soils
Environmentalists have proposed a future for war-torn soils

The impact of pollution and erosion on agriculture will be more significant than the impact on wildlife

Scorched and polluted land: how Russia's war of aggression is killing Ukrainian soil
Scorched and polluted land: how Russia's war of aggression is killing Ukrainian soil

Environmental crimes are not just about harming nature

Russian air strike on chemical plant causes nitric acid leak in Luhansk region. Photo
Russian air strike on chemical plant causes nitric acid leak in Luhansk region. Photo

Local authorities warned of the threat to the population and gave instructions

A red cloud of ammonia rose near Bakhmut. Video
A red cloud of ammonia rose near Bakhmut. Video

Local authorities have informed the public about the necessary security measures

Bombing of Azovstal can lead to environmental consequences — Mariupol City Council
Bombing of Azovstal can lead to environmental consequences — Mariupol City Council

Leakage of hazardous substance could kill all flora and fauna in the Sea of ​​Azov

The EU could ban thousands of potentially harmful chemicals
The EU could ban thousands of potentially harmful chemicals

Entire classes of chemicals may be banned, including all flame retardants, bisphenols, polyvinyl chloride plastics, toxic chemicals in disposable diapers and PFAS