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Climate change and low-water conditions have caused a historic minimum inflow into the Dniester. Authorities are imposing restrictions on water users while assuring basic population needs are protected.

19-year-old model Sofia Orel from Uman will represent Ukraine at the international Miss Earth 2026 pageant, with the finals set for December in the Philippines.

With the arrival of cold weather in 2026, the issue of harvesting firewood in Ukraine requires strict compliance with the law. Unauthorized tree felling, collecting deadwood and fallen timber without permits carry administrative fines and criminal liability.

Ecological restoration of five water bodies has begun in Kyiv with the scientific support of the NAS of Ukraine. The project includes biopurification and monitoring.

On the morning of October 7, air quality deteriorated in six cities of the Kyiv region due to fine dust. Authorities recommend keeping windows closed and drinking more water.

With the start of the mushroom season in Ukraine, citizens have been reminded of martial law bans, forest visiting rules, and fines for illegal wild mushroom harvesting.

With the start of autumn, the leaf-burning season has intensified in Ukraine, carrying heavy fines and criminal liability for citizens under the law.

The European Commission announced eight finalist cities competing for the European Green Capital and Green Leaf environmental awards for 2028.

In September 2026, a large-scale hydrological drought continued in Ukraine: water content in many rivers dropped to critical minimums, with runoff absence recorded in places.

On the morning of October 1, air quality deteriorated in several cities of the Kyiv region due to fine dust. Authorities issued recommendations to residents.

Air quality has deteriorated in three cities of the Kyiv region due to fine dust. Authorities recommend keeping windows closed.

On the morning of September 27, 2026, air quality deteriorated in Obukhiv and Brovary, Kyiv region, due to fires following a Russian drone attack.

UkrGMs has published its assessment of Ukraine's river water levels for August 2026: low-water conditions intensified in a number of basins, and on the Stokhody River near Liubeshiv the runoff ceased entirely from 5 August.

A study published in Science showed that the expansion of solar energy in China from 2014 to 2023 significantly reduced bird diversity. Scientists call for biodiversity to be taken into account when planning power plants.

🌊 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

🌿 Wuhan: from 'Steel City' to Green Oasis! 🏙️💧 The city is transforming industrial zones into public spaces, investing 3 billion yuan in ecological rehabilitation. 🌳 A 102-kilometer green route has been recognized by the UN as a model project! 🚴‍♂️👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 #Wuhan #Ecology #UrbanDevelopment

🚨 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

🚨 Ecological alert in Borshchahivka: laboratory confirms critical pollution of water bodies by 6 indicators. Death of 3 tons of fish, theory of wastewater discharge. Doctors warn: water looks clean but is dangerous for health. Boiling does not help!