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The "greenest" and most vague environmental programs: how Kirovohrad Oblast spends its environmental tax revenue
The "greenest" and most vague environmental programs: how Kirovohrad Oblast spends its environmental tax revenue

This is the most vague list of measures, though it still makes clear how the environmental tax is being spent on sewer systems and landscaping in residential areas

In the Carpathians, a forest containing valuable plant species is being cleared to build a power line to a wind farm
In the Carpathians, a forest containing valuable plant species is being cleared to build a power line to a wind farm

Unlike environmental activists, foresters did not notice any endangered plants there

Court seizes part of "Protasov Ravine" due to loopholes in Kyiv City Council Decision – activists
Court seizes part of "Protasov Ravine" due to loopholes in Kyiv City Council Decision – activists

The capital's authorities failed to ensure the timely return of the land to the community, which gave the owner leverage in defending their rights

Top 5 strategic documents currently being worked on by the Ministry of Economy
Top 5 strategic documents currently being worked on by the Ministry of Economy

The main thing is that they do not remain just ambitious intentions on paper, as is often the case with us

To protect natural forests, another 1,600 hectares of land were transferred to the management of the state enterprise.
To protect natural forests, another 1,600 hectares of land were transferred to the management of the state enterprise.

Without re-registration and change of purpose, such forests may be cut down

Ukrainians face fines of over 6,000 hryvnia for setting fire to dry grass
Ukrainians face fines of over 6,000 hryvnia for setting fire to dry grass

In cases with large-scale consequences, the arsonist may become a defendant in a criminal case

Fish deaths recorded in Zhytomyr. Environmental inspectors are looking for the cause
Fish deaths recorded in Zhytomyr. Environmental inspectors are looking for the cause

At the same time, oxygen levels in the water are within normal limits

Frontline Zaporizhzhia directs eco-tax to dust removal and greening
Frontline Zaporizhzhia directs eco-tax to dust removal and greening

Measures to reduce emissions include replacing public transport and purchasing street vacuum cleaners

Forests in Kharkiv are being destroyed for sand extraction. The creation of a nature reserve is being blocked
Forests in Kharkiv are being destroyed for sand extraction. The creation of a nature reserve is being blocked

Criminal cases are brought against activists and they are persecuted

Permission to shoot predators in national park: activists file lawsuit against Khmelnytskyi Regional State Administration
Permission to shoot predators in national park: activists file lawsuit against Khmelnytskyi Regional State Administration

This decision threatens the populations of wolves, foxes, and coyotes living in the protected area

Environmental crimes of the week: tens of millions in losses from mineral extraction, deforestation, and pollution
Environmental crimes of the week: tens of millions in losses from mineral extraction, deforestation, and pollution

Total losses due to deforestation alone exceeded UAH 100 million