Landfills — latest ecology news

Local air pollution levels were more than twice the limit

The plot currently belongs to the regional forestry enterprise

In particular, levels exceeding the standards were recorded for carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide

They plan to finish covering the landfill with soil and planting vegetation as early as this summer

City officials emphasize that the quality of separate waste collection depends largely on residents’ environmental awareness

Despite rising costs across the board, the city does not want to revise the rates

The death of river animals due to water contamination caused damage amounting to over 2 million hryvnias

Law enforcement officers searched the contractor's offices, and the court ordered the seizure of documents and office equipment

The second phase of reclamation is already 87% complete

Reasons range from imperfect waste management at the state and municipal levels to people's lack of eco-friendly habits

The country had almost 20 years to do so, but has still not closed several dangerous landfills

The police are also working at a landfill site and at a number of addresses linked to individuals involved in the criminal case