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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

More than 2,000 fires have raged in Ukrainian ecosystems since the beginning of the year
More than 2,000 fires have raged in Ukrainian ecosystems since the beginning of the year

Ukrainians face fines ranging from 3,060 to 6,120 hryvnias for burning dry vegetation

Biomethane could completely replace natural gas if €40 billion were invested in the sector
Biomethane could completely replace natural gas if €40 billion were invested in the sector

If there is a complete transition to biomethane, greenhouse gas emissions will drop by 50 million tons

To protect natural forests, another 1,600 hectares of land were transferred to the management of the state enterprise.
To protect natural forests, another 1,600 hectares of land were transferred to the management of the state enterprise.

Without re-registration and change of purpose, such forests may be cut down

The largest solar power plant in terms of capacity has been implemented in the Odessa region
The largest solar power plant in terms of capacity has been implemented in the Odessa region

A roadmap is currently being developed for the implementation of another 40 ESCO projects in the field of land reclamation

Ukrainians face fines of over 6,000 hryvnia for setting fire to dry grass
Ukrainians face fines of over 6,000 hryvnia for setting fire to dry grass

In cases with large-scale consequences, the arsonist may become a defendant in a criminal case

Water shortage due to new law: activists call on President to veto
Water shortage due to new law: activists call on President to veto

Land reclamation is becoming more important in terms of meeting the needs of the population and maintaining the balance of water bodies

New rules and benefits for the renewable energy sector. The President signed Law No. 4777-IX
New rules and benefits for the renewable energy sector. The President signed Law No. 4777-IX

The document also opens up the possibility of integrating energy storage facilities

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

The sharp January slump in the electric car market continued in February
The sharp January slump in the electric car market continued in February

Imports of new cars fell the most – by almost 85%

SPP, biofuel, green steel: Metinvest ranks among the top three leaders in sustainable development
SPP, biofuel, green steel: Metinvest ranks among the top three leaders in sustainable development

The company's innovations are aimed at eco-modernization to increase the energy efficiency of production