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Millions of trees cut down and ponds destroyed – a digest of environmental crimes from EcoPolitics
Millions of trees cut down and ponds destroyed – a digest of environmental crimes from EcoPolitics

Land in the mountains, forests, and on the coast remains a tempting target for violators

The first national park in Kirovohrad region: what will the protected "Black Forest" be like?
The first national park in Kirovohrad region: what will the protected "Black Forest" be like?

Scientists provided scientific justification for the protection of the Chornoliski and Chutivski forests 100 years ago

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

Will Ukraine be able to protect its natural and unclaimed forests?
Will Ukraine be able to protect its natural and unclaimed forests?

Experts note that the capacity of the forestry sector is extremely low due to staff reductions and the prioritization of timber harvesting

"Eternal chemicals" have reached marine life – they have been found in the bodies of whales and dolphins
"Eternal chemicals" have reached marine life – they have been found in the bodies of whales and dolphins

Researchers called the contamination of marine organisms "unprecedented

Plan for 2026, civil protection, dangerous goods – results of the eco-committee's work
Plan for 2026, civil protection, dangerous goods – results of the eco-committee's work

The draft law on civil protection service was recommended to the Verkhovna Rada for adoption as a basis

Air quality in the European Union is steadily improving, but people are still dying from dust
Air quality in the European Union is steadily improving, but people are still dying from dust

Government spending on emissions reduction is four times less than the benefits of implementing environmental policies

Energy from waste: prospects for biogas production at landfills in Ukraine
Energy from waste: prospects for biogas production at landfills in Ukraine

The largest amount of biogas can be obtained if organic waste is collected separately at large landfills and kept under an impermeable membrane

Over 300 hectares of agricultural land have been reclaimed in the Mykolaiv region
Over 300 hectares of agricultural land have been reclaimed in the Mykolaiv region

According to farmers, after de-occupation, the system had to be rebuilt practically from scratch

Polluted air reduces the health benefits of exercise
Polluted air reduces the health benefits of exercise

Scientists advise choosing cleaner places for physical exercise and avoiding training during peak pollution periods

In ten years, global biomethane production has increased sevenfold
In ten years, global biomethane production has increased sevenfold

The industry owes its sharp growth to the US, France, and new potential leaders—India and Brazil

Ukrainian peatlands and wetlands are planned to be granted special status
Ukrainian peatlands and wetlands are planned to be granted special status

A resolution prohibiting the commercial use of wetlands is currently being drafted