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The invisible threat: how PM2.5 dust affects human health
The invisible threat: how PM2.5 dust affects human health

In 2021, dust pollution caused 253,000 premature deaths in Europe, including 1,200 deaths of children

Four Scythian mounds protected from plowing in Mykolaiv region
Four Scythian mounds protected from plowing in Mykolaiv region

There are 3 more cases of this category under consideration in the courts, and prosecutors have prepared 4 similar lawsuits

Ukrainians will be able to control the choice of forest areas for logging
Ukrainians will be able to control the choice of forest areas for logging

This will simplify monitoring and control by the public, anti-corruption organizations and the eco-community

TOP-10 environmental appeals of Ukrainians in 2023
TOP-10 environmental appeals of Ukrainians in 2023

Environmental crimes can be reported through the "EkoZagroza" mobile application and "hot lines"

TOP-10 simple eco-habits that will help nature and your own budget
TOP-10 simple eco-habits that will help nature and your own budget

Removing unnecessary information from gadgets will allow you to unload the database centers

EU lawmakers are looking to tighten regulations on plastic pollution after the accident in Spain
EU lawmakers are looking to tighten regulations on plastic pollution after the accident in Spain

Each year, 176,000 metric tons of plastic pellets enter the environment

Ecology is on the agenda: 5 achievements of Ukraine's green transition in 2023
Ecology is on the agenda: 5 achievements of Ukraine's green transition in 2023

In Great Britain, the government set the example of the development of wind energy in Ukraine

Ukraine must implement 156 environmental acts of EU law – self-screening results
Ukraine must implement 156 environmental acts of EU law – self-screening results

The implementation of EU legal acts into the legislation of Ukraine will require significant systemic changes

A network of wildlife rescue centers is being created in Ukraine
A network of wildlife rescue centers is being created in Ukraine

4 enclosures for various animals have already been set up in Cheremsky National Park

The number of attempts to destroy nature reserves for the sake of development has increased in Kyiv – ecologists
The number of attempts to destroy nature reserves for the sake of development has increased in Kyiv – ecologists

Over the past 10 years, developers have destroyed more than 700 hectares of Kyiv parks

Residents of Uzhhorod opposed the development of the Radvansky quarry
Residents of Uzhhorod opposed the development of the Radvansky quarry

The land management documentation for the 25-hectare park site has not yet been approved

Potential threats from the new cadastre of protected areas
Potential threats from the new cadastre of protected areas

The Ministry of Environment is called to review the instructions and take into account, first of all, the interests of preserving protected areas