Reservoirs — latest ecology news

Photo – Most surface water bodies in Europe are polluted with chemicals, study finds
Most surface water bodies in Europe are polluted with chemicals, study finds

More than 60% of water bodies in Europe are contaminated with chemicals

Photo – Water temperature in the oceans is rising rapidly due to warm sea waves
Water temperature in the oceans is rising rapidly due to warm sea waves

Due to the impact of marine heatwaves, 96% of the ocean surface has been affected

Photo – Kakhovka reservoir may hide a "toxic catastrophe" in an oasis
Kakhovka reservoir may hide a "toxic catastrophe" in an oasis

Heavy metals entered the water downstream from industrial facilities

Photo – In Zaporizhzhia, the quality of water in the Dnipro River was tested
In Zaporizhzhia, the quality of water in the Dnipro River was tested

Green foam appeared near the water intake of KRBP “Zelenbud” in Zaporizhzhia

Photo – The Black Sea has become overgrown with algae: experts have taken water samples
The Black Sea has become overgrown with algae: experts have taken water samples

Water acquires an unnatural green, yellow, or brown tint

Photo – Environmental violations with the greatest damage from August 2-8. Digest
Environmental violations with the greatest damage from August 2-8. Digest

Illegal logging of trees continues in the forestry enterprises.

Photo – The territory of the former Kakhovka reservoir is on fire: video
The territory of the former Kakhovka reservoir is on fire: video

Fires occur suddenly and leave scorched earth behind

Photo – Jellyfish covered the coast of the Sea of Azov: what are their threats?
Jellyfish covered the coast of the Sea of Azov: what are their threats?

Recreation in the Sea of Azov is under threat

Photo – In the Tuzly Estuaries National Park, a channel was cleared for free migration of fauna
In the Tuzly Estuaries National Park, a channel was cleared for free migration of fauna

Local residents helped clear a silted-up stream for fish migration

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 – 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 – Ukraine wants to increase fines for violations in the field of water protection
Ukraine wants to increase fines for violations in the field of water protection

Legislative proposals to increase fines for waste pollution and violations in protected areas are also being considered.