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Almost half a million hectares of Ukrainian forest are mined. How do they plan to clear them?
Almost half a million hectares of Ukrainian forest are mined. How do they plan to clear them?

In Ukraine, populated areas, fields, and critical infrastructure are being cleared of mines first. Forests are not a priority

"Zombie fires" are destroying northern forests. Why is this happening and what does it mean for the planet?
"Zombie fires" are destroying northern forests. Why is this happening and what does it mean for the planet?

Scientists are recording a sharp increase in the number of residual fires, which are intensifying due to global warming

Millions in mineral resources, appropriation of protected lands, and other environmental crimes – digest
Millions in mineral resources, appropriation of protected lands, and other environmental crimes – digest

The investigation into the "kaolin case," which caused the state losses of UAH 190 million, has been completed

EU postpones stricter rules against deforestation. China accuses Europe of hypocrisy
EU postpones stricter rules against deforestation. China accuses Europe of hypocrisy

At the same time, the European Union is on the "side of good" at COP30, trying to convince polluters to pay for the damage they have caused to the environment

The Ministry of Economy's immediate plans for the environmental sector: what industrialists and environmentalists should prepare for
The Ministry of Economy's immediate plans for the environmental sector: what industrialists and environmentalists should prepare for

In this case, as in the previous specialized agency, it was also decided to "ignore" systemic corruption in the forestry sector

Was there a billion trees? "Forests of Ukraine" hides shortcomings behind positive results
Was there a billion trees? "Forests of Ukraine" hides shortcomings behind positive results

To implement the "Green Country" plan on time, it would have been necessary to plant a tree every second for 31 years

Oceans, vulnerable biomes, and the ethics of combating change – COP30 review
Oceans, vulnerable biomes, and the ethics of combating change – COP30 review

The "blue" economy has the potential to create 20 million new jobs. $20 billion is planned to be invested in its development

Deputy Minister of Economy Zubovich illegally allowed tree felling in national parks – KECC
Deputy Minister of Economy Zubovich illegally allowed tree felling in national parks – KECC

This concerns the issuance of logging limits in national parks and nature reserves exceeding 4,500 cubic meters of timber

A billionth tree of the "Green Country" was planted on the grounds of the Main Military Hospital.
A billionth tree of the "Green Country" was planted on the grounds of the Main Military Hospital.

In total, under the program, young mixed forests were created on an area of about 100 thousand hectares

The largest forest protection mechanism and other new nature conservation tools at COP30
The largest forest protection mechanism and other new nature conservation tools at COP30

The world is mobilizing funding to preserve tropical forests and will pay regions to reduce logging

Another round for the development of Runa: a forest in Transcarpathia will be surveyed for the construction of a power line
Another round for the development of Runa: a forest in Transcarpathia will be surveyed for the construction of a power line

Environmentalists remind that the EIA for the construction of wind turbines is still missing and call on the State Enterprise "Forests of Ukraine" to stop inspecting the sites

"The plundering of natural resources has reached its peak" – KECC on the former Minister of the Environment
"The plundering of natural resources has reached its peak" – KECC on the former Minister of the Environment

Under her leadership, one-tenth of all timber in Ukraine was harvested in national parks and nature reserves