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Foam on the surface of the Dnipro River in Kyiv: view from the beach with a bridge in the background

«Blooming» of the Dnipro in Kyiv: causes of foam appearance and changes in water color

Incidents 08/18/2026, 18:48
🌊 The color of the water in the Dnipro in Kyiv has changed and foam has appeared. The Kyiv City State Administration explains this by «blooming» due to heat and the reproduction of algae. Water samples have already been taken for analysis. 🧪 🔍 Experts are checking whether there is chemical pollution, but for now they lean towards natural causes. The situation requires comprehensive monitoring of the Dnipro basin. #Kyiv #Dnipro #Ecology #XABinfo
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Oil spill in the Strait of Hormuz: tanker and pollution near the coasts of Iran and Oman

Environmental Threat in the Strait of Hormuz: Two Giant Oil Spots Appear off the Coasts of Iran and Oman

Incidents 08/15/2026, 12:58
🚨 Environmental Threat in the Strait of Hormuz: Two Giant Oil Spots Appear off the Coasts of Iran and Oman. Satellites have recorded spills off the islands of Qeshm and Sirri. One slick reaches 2,000 sq. km. Theories of causes range from attacks on tankers (including Minoan Pioneer and Caroline Bezengi) to technical failures. Experts warn of catastrophic consequences for the Persian Gulf ecosystem. 🌊🛢️ #StraitOfHormuz #Ecology #Oil #PersianGulf
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Dried-up riverbed with cracked mud and sparse vegetation, illustrating the impact of the anomalous July 2026 on Ukrainian water bodies.

Hydrological Crisis: How the Anomalous July 2026 Threatened the Ecosystems of Ukrainian Rivers

Science 08/07/2026, 12:03
🌊 July 2026 was critical for Ukrainian rivers: the water volume of most waterways was significantly below normal. Precipitation deficit up to 80% across most of the country, although in some areas — downpours up to 300% of the norm. Ecosystems are under threat, especially on the Southern Bug and Pripyat. Ukraine is one of the most water-intensive countries in Europe, but freshwater reserves per capita are among the lowest. #Ukraine #Hydrology #Ecology #July2026
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