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The Danube region in Odesa Oblast is at risk of desertification
The Danube region in Odesa Oblast is at risk of desertification

The cause is large-scale hydraulic engineering intervention, exacerbated by climate change

More than 80% of the world’s freshwater fish have disappeared. What do dams and pollution have to do with it?
More than 80% of the world’s freshwater fish have disappeared. What do dams and pollution have to do with it?

97% of migratory fish species are already at risk of becoming extinct

The world celebrates World Water Day on March 22      
The world celebrates World Water Day on March 22      

The world has entered an era of global water scarcity, so protecting our water resources is key to preserving civilization

Fines for water pollution and mismanagement of water bodies may increase in Ukraine
Fines for water pollution and mismanagement of water bodies may increase in Ukraine

If the bill is passed, the penalty for violating state property rights over water will be 5,100 UAH instead of the current 136 UAH

A massive fish die-off has occurred in a pond in the Ternopil region. Environmentalists blame wastewater
A massive fish die-off has occurred in a pond in the Ternopil region. Environmentalists blame wastewater

The State Environmental Inspection will test the water quality in the Nichlava River

The crisis in Ukraine's water sector: Experts stress the need for reforms
The crisis in Ukraine's water sector: Experts stress the need for reforms

Environmentalists are calling for the creation of a single agency to oversee water management

Ukraine plans to protect peatlands and restore river flow rates
Ukraine plans to protect peatlands and restore river flow rates

Nowadays, most rivers have lost their natural flow due to excessive regulation by hydraulic structures

Unique springs in Volyn have dried up. Locals blame former MP's company
Unique springs in Volyn have dried up. Locals blame former MP's company

Residents believe that illegal drilling of wells led to the drop in water levels

Fuel oil spills from a thermal power plant have polluted a reservoir in Vinnytsia region. An investigation has been launched.
Fuel oil spills from a thermal power plant have polluted a reservoir in Vinnytsia region. An investigation has been launched.

Prosecutors have launched criminal proceedings, DTEK blames Russian attacks on the power grid

History comes to light: cultural layer exposed on the shore of the Dniester Reservoir
History comes to light: cultural layer exposed on the shore of the Dniester Reservoir

Due to the drop in water levels on the coast, the remains of villages flooded almost half a century ago are now visible

Misappropriation of water fund lands worth more than UAH 50 million: three people will be tried in Kyiv region
Misappropriation of water fund lands worth more than UAH 50 million: three people will be tried in Kyiv region

The defendants resold more than 7 hectares of water fund land using fake documents