Rivne region — latest ecology news

In Rivne region, a water utility discharged untreated wastewater into the Zamchysko River
In Rivne region, a water utility discharged untreated wastewater into the Zamchysko River

Eco-inspectors threatened the city authorities and officials of this utility company with a criminal case

Illegal logging for almost 3 million hryvnias: prosecutors told about new cases in a week
Illegal logging for almost 3 million hryvnias: prosecutors told about new cases in a week

Forest industry officials are suspected of official negligence and forgery of documents

Eco-prosecutor was able to protect a unique natural monument
Eco-prosecutor was able to protect a unique natural monument

This object is one of the largest massifs of natural wetland forests of Polissia

A garbage dump caught fire near Rivne
A garbage dump caught fire near Rivne

Firefighters were notified of the fire today at 08:22

Ukrainian communities refuse to mow grass amid abnormal heat
Ukrainian communities refuse to mow grass amid abnormal heat

One of the reasons is the positive experience of foreign communities

Ministry of Ecology approved forest destruction for amber extraction in Rivne region – UPG ecologists
Ministry of Ecology approved forest destruction for amber extraction in Rivne region – UPG ecologists

Ecoactivists are already preparing an appeal to the ministry on this issue

Forests worth over UAH 13.5 million were cut down in Rivne region
Forests worth over UAH 13.5 million were cut down in Rivne region

Signs of a criminal offense can be seen in the actions of the persons who conducted it

Ukraine plans to create the first production of hydrogen and ammonia from renewable energy sources
Ukraine plans to create the first production of hydrogen and ammonia from renewable energy sources

The Ukrainian-Korean working group will start development of the investment project in May 2024

Rivne will reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Rivne will reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Rivne was the first to receive funds from the European Union for the implementation of innovations in Ukraine

SEP will appeal in court against the sale of the Poppy Bog monument for peat extraction
SEP will appeal in court against the sale of the Poppy Bog monument for peat extraction

The swamp is home to Red List plants and animals and trees up to 160 years old

Police catch black amber diggers red-handed in Rivne region
Police catch black amber diggers red-handed in Rivne region

Preventive raids will continue to be conducted in the region