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How polluted is the air in Ukrainian cities on 8 September?
How polluted is the air in Ukrainian cities on 8 September?

In some parts of the capital, dust levels are almost three times the permitted limit

Once every five years: due to the war, the pink flamingos in the Odesa region are not breeding
Once every five years: due to the war, the pink flamingos in the Odesa region are not breeding

The birds are being scared off by constant explosions and drones flying overhead

Ukrainians should learn to conserve drinking water — says a scientist
Ukrainians should learn to conserve drinking water — says a scientist

Cities need to adapt to the new circumstances, in particular by building rainwater storage facilities

Over 9,000 fish have died in a lake in Kharkiv: an investigation has been launched
Over 9,000 fish have died in a lake in Kharkiv: an investigation has been launched

Police are investigating breaches of water protection regulations

Fines for environmental offences could increase tenfold: on new draft legislation
Fines for environmental offences could increase tenfold: on new draft legislation

For breaching environmental safety regulations, an offender may face a fine of up to 170,000 UAH or be sentenced to ten years’ imprisonment

The court has once again ruled in favour of the developer of the Osokorky Eco-Park in Kyiv
The court has once again ruled in favour of the developer of the Osokorky Eco-Park in Kyiv

However, those campaigning to protect the green space intend to seek other means to prevent it from being built on

How to help animals overcome transport-related obstacles: best practices
How to help animals overcome transport-related obstacles: best practices

Overhead wildlife crossings, tunnels under roads or, at the very least, barriers are used for this purpose to prevent animals from being run over

There are plans to require large businesses to disclose their environmental impact
There are plans to require large businesses to disclose their environmental impact

The first year for which a report will be required is 2028

5 ‘eco-friendly’ solutions that actually make things worse for the environment
5 ‘eco-friendly’ solutions that actually make things worse for the environment

We explain why good intentions alone do not guarantee environmental benefits

Ukrainian cities leading the way in environmental protection and development
Ukrainian cities leading the way in environmental protection and development

Which Ukrainian cities are already preparing for climate change and implementing European standards?

7 environmental myths that Ukrainians still believe in
7 environmental myths that Ukrainians still believe in

We explain how your inaction can sometimes be far more beneficial to the planet than rash actions

Top environmental disasters in Ukraine since the start of 2026
Top environmental disasters in Ukraine since the start of 2026

Ukraine has seen large-scale forest fires, spills of pollutants and low water levels in rivers