Rivne region — latest ecology news

How peat extraction leads to the destruction of nature: video
How peat extraction leads to the destruction of nature: video

Peatlands are natural carbon storage and important biodiversity foci

Environmental inspectors check for possible pollution of the Ustia River in Rivne
Environmental inspectors check for possible pollution of the Ustia River in Rivne

The final results of laboratory tests are not yet

The biggest violations in the ecosphere for Jan. 18-24. Digest
The biggest violations in the ecosphere for Jan. 18-24. Digest

This week there are many corrupt officials, as well as a foreign company with which 65 million UAH of damage was recovered

In 2024, businesses of Dubno district in Rivne region paid almost UAH 600 thousand of eco-tax
In 2024, businesses of Dubno district in Rivne region paid almost UAH 600 thousand of eco-tax

In the published figures, Ekopolitika found some discrepancy

Environmental violations with the greatest damage for December 7-13. Digest
Environmental violations with the greatest damage for December 7-13. Digest

Many of these cases have already reached the court, and some of the perpetrators have managed to receive punishment

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