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Dnipropetrovs'k region shows how to recycle demolition waste
Dnipropetrovs'k region shows how to recycle demolition waste

The equipment was provided by international partners

More companies in Ukraine will be able to obtain a permit for waste treatment under a simplified procedure
More companies in Ukraine will be able to obtain a permit for waste treatment under a simplified procedure

The capacities of the treatment facilities that currently have permits cannot cope with the amount of waste generated during a full-scale war.

The kids collected almost 50 kg of lids, the proceeds from which will be used to buy drones
The kids collected almost 50 kg of lids, the proceeds from which will be used to buy drones

The initiative attracts concerned citizens from all over the country

Due to war, Ukraine experienced the worst fire season in its history in 2024 – JRC
Due to war, Ukraine experienced the worst fire season in its history in 2024 – JRC

Natural areas and agricultural land have suffered the most

Due to a russian drone attack, the Arch over the Chornobyl NPP may leak harmful radiation, – Greenpeace.
Due to a russian drone attack, the Arch over the Chornobyl NPP may leak harmful radiation, – Greenpeace.

On February 14, it was damaged by a russian-launched strike drone with a high explosive warhead “Geranium-2”.

Over 1500 km² of forest destroyed in two years of war in Ukraine, – scientists
Over 1500 km² of forest destroyed in two years of war in Ukraine, – scientists

This is approximately equal to the area of Kyiv, Kharkiv and Dnipro combined

In 2024, war-related greenhouse gas emissions in Ukraine increased by 30%.
In 2024, war-related greenhouse gas emissions in Ukraine increased by 30%.

They continue to accelerate global warming, and each new year is warmer than the last.

Due to the destruction of Kakhovka HPP, Ukraine loses UAH 10 billion annually, – Ukrhydroenergo
Due to the destruction of Kakhovka HPP, Ukraine loses UAH 10 billion annually, – Ukrhydroenergo

The final amount of damages resulting from this tragedy is still not determined

State Forestry Agency has not financed the only national park in Luhansk region for almost 3 years – UPG
State Forestry Agency has not financed the only national park in Luhansk region for almost 3 years – UPG

It did not even manage to release the director of the institution, who is suspected of collaborating with the occupation authorities

96% of the protected Kinburn Spit was destroyed by fires due to military actions by the Russian Federation
96% of the protected Kinburn Spit was destroyed by fires due to military actions by the Russian Federation

The damage calculated by eco-inspectors amounts to almost 300 billion hryvnias