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MEPs have criticised the construction of wind farms in the Ukrainian Carpathians
MEPs have criticised the construction of wind farms in the Ukrainian Carpathians

The EU has called for land of lesser value than primary forests and unique ecosystems to be selected for such projects

Heatwaves exacerbate air pollution. How does this affect health?
Heatwaves exacerbate air pollution. How does this affect health?

Prolonged exposure to a combination of air pollution and heat can lead to chronic illnesses and even premature death

The war has killed more than 20,000 Black Sea dolphins since the start of 2026 alone
The war has killed more than 20,000 Black Sea dolphins since the start of 2026 alone

From 2022, the number of animals killed could exceed 100,000

Wind turbines are being installed on the Runa mountain pasture in the Carpathians, despite promises from the Ministry of Economy — activists
Wind turbines are being installed on the Runa mountain pasture in the Carpathians, despite promises from the Ministry of Economy — activists

The destruction of high-altitude meadows continues, and some of the sites where rare plants used to grow have already been destroyed

Forests are on fire in the Chernobyl exclusion zone, but air quality in the Kyiv region remains normal for the time being
Forests are on fire in the Chernobyl exclusion zone, but air quality in the Kyiv region remains normal for the time being

The fires are thought to be linked to the effects of military operations, which have been exacerbated by the dry and hot weather

Four years of a foul stench: residents of Tlumach complain about the local meat processing plant
Four years of a foul stench: residents of Tlumach complain about the local meat processing plant

At the same time, no odour has been detected at the plant, a fact also confirmed by the State Consumer Service

The issue of mine water in the Kryvyi Rih region is under heightened parliamentary scrutiny
The issue of mine water in the Kryvyi Rih region is under heightened parliamentary scrutiny

Mining companies are going bankrupt and are unable to pay for water discharge

Weekly round-up of environmental crimes: billions in losses from mineral resources, forests and pollution
Weekly round-up of environmental crimes: billions in losses from mineral resources, forests and pollution

In two instances, business owners felled thousands of trees on leased land without permission

Wastewater accounted for almost 38% of all EU environmental investment in 2025
Wastewater accounted for almost 38% of all EU environmental investment in 2025

It is the business sector that invests the most in nature conservation

A lake in a nature reserve in Volyn is turning into a marsh. Locals are blaming the tenant, who is a member of parliament
A lake in a nature reserve in Volyn is turning into a marsh. Locals are blaming the tenant, who is a member of parliament

Back in 2021, the State Environmental Inspectorate reported that the leasing of these lands, which form part of the nature reserve fund, was unlawful

Fire at a landfill site in Kryvyi Rih: the city has been plagued by the stench for four days
Fire at a landfill site in Kryvyi Rih: the city has been plagued by the stench for four days

Local air pollution levels were more than twice the limit