Lviv region — latest ecology news

Polluters in Lviv region paid tens of millions in environmental taxes in 2024
Polluters in Lviv region paid tens of millions in environmental taxes in 2024

45% of eco-taxes go to the state budget, 30% to the regional budget, and 25% remain in the local budget

Pre-trial restraint imposed on Lviv official Oleksandra Sladkova: details of the case
Pre-trial restraint imposed on Lviv official Oleksandra Sladkova: details of the case

During 2019-2023, Oleksandra Sladkova headed the Department of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Lviv City Council

Where to dispose of batteries, thermometers and lamps in Lviv: schedule and addresses
Where to dispose of batteries, thermometers and lamps in Lviv: schedule and addresses

Each Lviv resident can donate 10 fluorescent lamps, 5 thermometers and 10 kg of batteries for free

Eight forestry managers accused of large-scale illegal logging in Lviv region
Eight forestry managers accused of large-scale illegal logging in Lviv region

During 2019-2022, more than 10,000 trees were destroyed during illegal felling

Sadovyi's deputy exposed for money laundering on lake cleanup
Sadovyi's deputy exposed for money laundering on lake cleanup

Oleksandra Sladkova headed the Department of Ecology and Natural Resources during 2019-2023

The draft law "On Packaging and Packaging Waste" may be adopted in 2024 – Bondarenko
The draft law "On Packaging and Packaging Waste" may be adopted in 2024 – Bondarenko

A new version of the document should be submitted to the Verkhovna Rada in the near future

Lake in Lviv is shallowing due to illegal construction: authorities promise to help
Lake in Lviv is shallowing due to illegal construction: authorities promise to help

Cottages were built on the shore of the lake under the guise of non-residential premises

A deputy forestry official was exposed for illegal sale of timber in Lviv region
A deputy forestry official was exposed for illegal sale of timber in Lviv region

During the search, the official was found to have over 1.2 million hryvnia equivalents in cash

Odious forest official tries to return to forestry in Lviv region
Odious forest official tries to return to forestry in Lviv region

The second court session is scheduled for February 16

A spill of brown liquid with an unpleasant odor was discovered in the Lviv region
A spill of brown liquid with an unpleasant odor was discovered in the Lviv region

Eco-inspectors also took soil samples for laboratory research