Rivne region — latest ecology news

A vast swamp in the Rivne region will not be made available for peat extraction
A vast swamp in the Rivne region will not be made available for peat extraction

We are talking about more than 2,300 hectares of wetland ecosystem bordering the nature reserve

One of Ukraine's largest wetlands may be destroyed for peat extraction, activists say
One of Ukraine's largest wetlands may be destroyed for peat extraction, activists say

Previously, researchers at the Rivne Nature Reserve had already prepared the necessary documents to include the marsh in the nature reserve fund

In Rivne, there are calls to restrict the sale of plastic flowers
In Rivne, there are calls to restrict the sale of plastic flowers

During the period of memorial services, the amount of this waste increases significantly

The price of the woodworking industry for health and the environment: the experience of Rivne region
The price of the woodworking industry for health and the environment: the experience of Rivne region

Long-term residence near such enterprises causes chronic reactions in the human respiratory, cardiovascular, and nervous systems

Eco-tax in Rivne region: urban improvement and housing and communal services instead of ecology
Eco-tax in Rivne region: urban improvement and housing and communal services instead of ecology

Most of the region's and its communities' "environmental" measures have a questionable environmental component – from the construction of pumping stations to lawn care

River floodplains in Rivne region may receive protected area status
River floodplains in Rivne region may receive protected area status

This unique wetland area is extremely important for water purification and is also home to rare flora and fauna

Norwegian company plans to build two wind farms in Rivne region
Norwegian company plans to build two wind farms in Rivne region

The expected capacity will be 7 MW of electricity from each turbine

Berlin shares experience: waste sorting will be taught in Rivne
Berlin shares experience: waste sorting will be taught in Rivne

Representatives of Ukraine and Germany signed the agreement on both sides in 8 days

The most damaging environmental violations for July 26 – August 1. Digest.
The most damaging environmental violations for July 26 – August 1. Digest.

The environmental damage is estimated at millions of hryvnias

The biggest violations in the environmental sphere for May 17-23. Digest
The biggest violations in the environmental sphere for May 17-23. Digest

Large-scale damage was caused by an organized criminal group that had been illegally mining amber for almost three years