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The search for an alternative route for the heating pipeline in Teremky will take two weeks
The search for an alternative route for the heating pipeline in Teremky will take two weeks

The community is calling for a moratorium on tree felling to be introduced immediately

The Kyiv authorities have suspended the tree felling in Teremky for a day, but maintain that there is no alternative
The Kyiv authorities have suspended the tree felling in Teremky for a day, but maintain that there is no alternative

At the same time, the Kyiv City State Administration acknowledged that the trees would not be replanted, as only shrubs are permitted to be planted near the heating pipeline

The felling of century-old oak trees in Teremky: the ‘Sustainability Plan’ served as a pretext for the felling
The felling of century-old oak trees in Teremky: the ‘Sustainability Plan’ served as a pretext for the felling

According to campaigners, the government’s experiment threatens to destroy green spaces across the country

The battle for Odessa Zoo: whilst the animals suffer, people are vying for influence
The battle for Odessa Zoo: whilst the animals suffer, people are vying for influence

People are concerned about the welfare of the animals, as well as the allegations of corruption surrounding the organisation

A breakthrough in hunting or the legalisation of killing: how Ukrainians are reacting to Bill No. 15431
A breakthrough in hunting or the legalisation of killing: how Ukrainians are reacting to Bill No. 15431

The bill’s main author describes it as a step towards a “model hunting culture”

Kyiv property developers have taken over the lakeside in Osokorky Ecopark
Kyiv property developers have taken over the lakeside in Osokorky Ecopark

Separately, campaigners highlight the damage that the construction is causing to the nature reserve

Legalising hunting as a leisure activity: activists are calling for Bill No. 15431 to be blocked
Legalising hunting as a leisure activity: activists are calling for Bill No. 15431 to be blocked

The document will allow hunting during the closed season, introduce a list of ‘pests’ and establish a controversial agency that will regulate itself

A wind farm will be completed on the Runa mountain pasture despite the efforts of environmental activists: the Ministry of Economy has put an end to the matter
A wind farm will be completed on the Runa mountain pasture despite the efforts of environmental activists: the Ministry of Economy has put an end to the matter

Despite all the promises, wind farms continue to be built, with compliance with EIA requirements being questionable

Protecting the Carpathians and the response to the petition: the Ministry of Economy held a meeting with activists
Protecting the Carpathians and the response to the petition: the Ministry of Economy held a meeting with activists

Despite all the promises, wind farms continue to be built, albeit with questionable compliance with environmental impact assessment requirements

The Supreme Court has upheld the Protasov Yar nature reserve’s status
The Supreme Court has upheld the Protasov Yar nature reserve’s status

The case brought by the developer has been closed