Zhytomyr region — latest ecology news

No drinking water due to quarry drainage: Zhytomyr community appeals
No drinking water due to quarry drainage: Zhytomyr community appeals

Since November, machinery has been operating in the recreation area, and the water is already covered with oil stains

Cardboard factory in Zhytomyr region reduces energy consumption by 20%
Cardboard factory in Zhytomyr region reduces energy consumption by 20%

Production processes now require 65,000 GJ less thermal energy

National park "for rent," millions worth of trees cut down: digest of environmental crimes for November 1-7
National park "for rent," millions worth of trees cut down: digest of environmental crimes for November 1-7

The prosecutor's office continues to expose attempts to illegally seize hundreds of hectares of protected forest and water resources

A canal instead of a river: eco-activists defended the preservation of rivers in Zhytomyr region from farmers' actions
A canal instead of a river: eco-activists defended the preservation of rivers in Zhytomyr region from farmers' actions

Agricultural enterprise destroyed rivers under the guise of land reclamation reform

The first environmental control point in Ukraine has been launched in Zhytomyr region
The first environmental control point in Ukraine has been launched in Zhytomyr region

The project aims to ensure more effective detection of violations that harm the environment

A pilot project on waste sorting in lyceums and kindergartens starts in Zhytomyr
A pilot project on waste sorting in lyceums and kindergartens starts in Zhytomyr

In total, 10 educational institutions took part in the campaign

Illegal logging in Ukraine increased by 30% in 2024 – analytical report
Illegal logging in Ukraine increased by 30% in 2024 – analytical report

Most illegal logging found in Zhytomyr region

In Zhytomyr region, the court recovered UAH 15.6 million from a company for illegal mining of labradorite
In Zhytomyr region, the court recovered UAH 15.6 million from a company for illegal mining of labradorite

In total, the offenders extracted 5734 cubic meters of rock

Wastewater entered the Kamianka River: water samples were taken at the site
Wastewater entered the Kamianka River: water samples were taken at the site

Ecological Inspectorate experts are investigating the circumstances of the pollution

The most resonant environmental violations from June 21 to 27. Digest
The most resonant environmental violations from June 21 to 27. Digest

This week traditionally did not do without the executives with SE "Forests of Ukraine", which were made on illegal equipment with wood

Major violations in the ecosphere for June 14-20. Digest
Major violations in the ecosphere for June 14-20. Digest

This week, among other things, we tell you about court verdicts worth millions of hryvnias