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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

Belgian farmer sues oil company for its impact on the climate
Belgian farmer sues oil company for its impact on the climate

The court's decision on the case could set a historic precedent, creating legal risks for transnational polluting companies

River floodplains in Rivne region may receive protected area status
River floodplains in Rivne region may receive protected area status

This unique wetland area is extremely important for water purification and is also home to rare flora and fauna

"Zombie fires" are destroying northern forests. Why is this happening and what does it mean for the planet?
"Zombie fires" are destroying northern forests. Why is this happening and what does it mean for the planet?

Scientists are recording a sharp increase in the number of residual fires, which are intensifying due to global warming

The company of the former head of Geonadra is involved in illegal sand mining in Lviv region
The company of the former head of Geonadra is involved in illegal sand mining in Lviv region

According to the prosecutor's office, the State Geological Service issued a special permit for subsoil use with violations

What draft laws will be considered at the meeting of the eco-committee on October 25
What draft laws will be considered at the meeting of the eco-committee on October 25

Parliamentarians to consider amendments to legislation on emergencies and local resource management

Call to action without abandoning fossil fuels: mixed results from COP30
Call to action without abandoning fossil fuels: mixed results from COP30

Delegates agreed on protecting forests and oceans, but consensus broke down on the issue of abandoning oil and gas

In Ukraine, concrete was researched using debris from destroyed buildings in Kharkiv and Mykolaiv
In Ukraine, concrete was researched using debris from destroyed buildings in Kharkiv and Mykolaiv

Tests have shown that debris from destruction can be used as raw material for rebuilding housing stock

How and why to recycle batteries – advice from the State Environmental Inspection
How and why to recycle batteries – advice from the State Environmental Inspection

Batteries are classified as hazardous waste that contaminates water and soil

Endangered species in the US will be left without protection
Endangered species in the US will be left without protection

According to environmentalists, the Trump administration is prioritizing business interests over protecting endangered species from extinction

Millions in mineral resources, appropriation of protected lands, and other environmental crimes – digest
Millions in mineral resources, appropriation of protected lands, and other environmental crimes – digest

The investigation into the "kaolin case," which caused the state losses of UAH 190 million, has been completed

Most countries are reducing emissions despite falling short of global development goals – CGD
Most countries are reducing emissions despite falling short of global development goals – CGD

However, joint climate efforts are being undermined by rising emissions in China