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Pollution may increase up to 10 times: the National Academy of Sciences has studied the impact of war on the air
Pollution may increase up to 10 times: the National Academy of Sciences has studied the impact of war on the air

Air quality is affected by Russian attacks, industrial shutdowns, and even the widespread use of diesel generators

Four years of ecocide: Russia has caused damage to Ukrainian nature amounting to almost 6.4 trillion hryvnia
Four years of ecocide: Russia has caused damage to Ukrainian nature amounting to almost 6.4 trillion hryvnia

Due to the enemy, Ukraine does not control 20% of its forests and nature reserves

Stakeholders highlighted glaring problems in waste management that are being ignored by the state
Stakeholders highlighted glaring problems in waste management that are being ignored by the state

They demand that the authorities listen to them and start working together to resolve pressing issues

The enemy has occupied 272,000 hectares of Ukraine's marine reserves, according to the National Academy of Sciences  
The enemy has occupied 272,000 hectares of Ukraine's marine reserves, according to the National Academy of Sciences  

Among the nature reserves controlled by Ukraine, Zmiinyi Island suffered the most destructive impact

Oil travels across the Black Sea after Russian attack. National park in Odesa region affected
Oil travels across the Black Sea after Russian attack. National park in Odesa region affected

The stains covered about 10,000 m2 of the Tuzlivski Limans territory

Smog formed over Kyiv after the shelling. What should residents do?
Smog formed over Kyiv after the shelling. What should residents do?

Due to power outages at environmental monitoring stations, Kyiv residents are advised to use the smell of smoke as a guide

Who caused the oil spill disaster in Odessa region? Scientists demand investigation into actions of regional administration
Who caused the oil spill disaster in Odessa region? Scientists demand investigation into actions of regional administration

According to activists, the authorities' inaction led to the escalation of the disaster caused by the Russian strike on the port

Asbestos in demolition waste: how Ukraine can safely dismantle and dispose of rubble
Asbestos in demolition waste: how Ukraine can safely dismantle and dispose of rubble

The country still lacks an effective asbestos management system

Over 70% of forest fires in 2025 occurred in Donetsk and Kharkiv regions
Over 70% of forest fires in 2025 occurred in Donetsk and Kharkiv regions

The main causes of fires remain military operations and careless handling of fire

Almost half a million hectares of Ukrainian forest are mined. How do they plan to clear them?
Almost half a million hectares of Ukrainian forest are mined. How do they plan to clear them?

In Ukraine, populated areas, fields, and critical infrastructure are being cleared of mines first. Forests are not a priority

A methane disaster could occur in the Black Sea due to Russia's actions
A methane disaster could occur in the Black Sea due to Russia's actions

Explosions, offshore drilling, and the construction of military facilities along the coast have led to the emergence of nearly a thousand active sources of methane leakage