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Zakarpattia court refuses to protect Runa valley from illegal windmill development – EPL
Zakarpattia court refuses to protect Runa valley from illegal windmill development – EPL

Environmental activists, ecologists and human rights activists report active work on the construction of a wind farm without the necessary permits

Activists canceled the construction permit for the Ecopark through the court
Activists canceled the construction permit for the Ecopark through the court

The citizens' struggle for this green zone has been going on for more than 4 years

Ministry of Veterans Affairs tries to circumvent court decision in defense of Markhaliv forest – KECC
Ministry of Veterans Affairs tries to circumvent court decision in defense of Markhaliv forest – KECC

The agency developed a resolution similar to the one that has already been challenged in court

Activists collected and sent 66 tons of used batteries for recycling
Activists collected and sent 66 tons of used batteries for recycling

They were helped by Ukrainian companies and ordinary citizens

The Markhaliv forest is to be excluded from the Emerald Network: The Cabinet of Ministers was accused of falsification
The Markhaliv forest is to be excluded from the Emerald Network: The Cabinet of Ministers was accused of falsification

The defenders of this forest near Kyiv have already won three court cases against the authorities

The Ministry of Environment was caught lying to Europe about logging in the Markhaliv forest
The Ministry of Environment was caught lying to Europe about logging in the Markhaliv forest

Activists and the community began to advocate for the protection of this forest a year ago

Activists win third court case in defense of Markhalivskyi forest
Activists win third court case in defense of Markhalivskyi forest

Prior to that, two courts had declared illegal the government's resolution authorizing logging in the area

An eco-conscious condominium in Kyiv region told how much they earned on recyclables over the year
An eco-conscious condominium in Kyiv region told how much they earned on recyclables over the year

Residents have been doing this business that is good for the environment and the wallet for 5 years

Environmental activists tell the truth about pseudo-battery recyclers
Environmental activists tell the truth about pseudo-battery recyclers

By handing in only 1 battery, we save 16 square meters of soil from toxic pollution