Kyiv region — latest ecology news

Photo – Court finds construction of a memorial cemetery in the Markhaliv forest illegal
Court finds construction of a memorial cemetery in the Markhaliv forest illegal

The demolition of trees on the territory of this Emerald Network site is being carried out despite numerous court decisions prohibiting it

Photo – Residents of Kyiv have noticed the green color of the water in the Dnipro River: what is the threat?
Residents of Kyiv have noticed the green color of the water in the Dnipro River: what is the threat?

Kyiv residents notice greening of water and large accumulations of algae on local beaches

Photo – Environmental violations with the greatest damage for July 19-25. Digest
Environmental violations with the greatest damage for July 19-25. Digest

Forestries continue to expose illegal logging worth tens of millions of hryvnias

Photo – Poison in the soil instead of utilization: hazardous waste is dumped in the open air in Kyiv region
Poison in the soil instead of utilization: hazardous waste is dumped in the open air in Kyiv region

A similar situation was found in other regions of the country

Photo – Farmer almost caused an environmental disaster in Kyiv region: video
Farmer almost caused an environmental disaster in Kyiv region: video

Why law enforcement ‘noticed’ illegal activity only when it began to threaten the security of the entire region is a big question

Photo – Hidden assets worth millions of hryvnias found in fisheries patrol inspector
Hidden assets worth millions of hryvnias found in fisheries patrol inspector

Now, he can either receive a fine of up to UAH 68 thousand or go to jail for up to 2 years

Photo – Kyiv region wants to create a waste recycling hub for waste disposal and electricity generation
Kyiv region wants to create a waste recycling hub for waste disposal and electricity generation

The location chosen for its location has not yet been announced

Photo – Another court bans felling of trees in the Markhaliv forest for a memorial cemetery
Another court bans felling of trees in the Markhaliv forest for a memorial cemetery

From the very beginning, local residents insisted that this project should not be implemented on the territory of the Emerald Network.

Photo – The most high-profile environmental violations occurred on May 24-30. Digest
The most high-profile environmental violations occurred on May 24-30. Digest

Law enforcers stop activities of two organized criminal groups of "black loggers"