Transcarpathian region — latest ecology news

The construction of the long-awaited waste sorting plant was completed by 75% in Transcarpathia
The construction of the long-awaited waste sorting plant was completed by 75% in Transcarpathia

The plant will be able to process 30,000 tons of garbage every year

The director of a forestry enterprise was charged with organizing illegal mining in Zakarpattia
The director of a forestry enterprise was charged with organizing illegal mining in Zakarpattia

About 300 m3 of subsoil were mined in two months

Customs officers prevented the export of illegal timber worth UAH 6 million per year in Transcarpathia
Customs officers prevented the export of illegal timber worth UAH 6 million per year in Transcarpathia

In 11 months of 2023, customs officers seized more than 550 cubic meters of wood and 1,680 kg of fuel briquettes

Residents of Uzhhorod opposed the development of the Radvansky quarry
Residents of Uzhhorod opposed the development of the Radvansky quarry

The land management documentation for the 25-hectare park site has not yet been approved

An adventure-search ecoquest for children was launched in Transcarpathia. Video
An adventure-search ecoquest for children was launched in Transcarpathia. Video

Children learned and remembered where and how animals live, studied vegetation and solved puzzles

"The law is on their side": boards in support of animal rights have appeared in Transcarpathia
"The law is on their side": boards in support of animal rights have appeared in Transcarpathia

Zoo activists plan to establish similar boards in other regions of Ukraine

An oil refinery produced illegal fuel in Transcarpathia
An oil refinery produced illegal fuel in Transcarpathia

Detectives are investigating the involvement of the family of the leader of the banned party "OPZZH" Viktor Medvedchuk

Entrepreneurs from Mukachevo will be able to install green power plants with the city's money
Entrepreneurs from Mukachevo will be able to install green power plants with the city's money

In 2023, entrepreneurs have already received 2 million hryvnias in compensation

Eco-activists criticized the massive construction of hydroelectric power stations in Transcarpathia for the "race for subsidies"
Eco-activists criticized the massive construction of hydroelectric power stations in Transcarpathia for the "race for subsidies"

In Europe, they seek to restore the free flow of 25,000 km of rivers, and in Ukraine – to turn them into a cascade of ponds

The rivers of Transcarpathia brought 90 tons of plastic waste to Europe
The rivers of Transcarpathia brought 90 tons of plastic waste to Europe

1,500 volunteers joined the campaign to clean the river