# Екологія
In Japan, rare crested ibises, which had become extinct in the country several decades ago, have been reintroduced into the wild
For the first time in several decades, eight crested ibises – a species that became extinct in Japan in the last century – have been released into the wild.
Activists are calling for DTEK's operations in Pushcha-Vodytsia to be halted
The NGO "Kyivska Pushcha" has announced that DTEK Kyiv Power Grids may begin work in the Pushcha-Vodytsia recreational area by 10 June. Activists fear interference with the forest and are urging residents to document any potential violations
The Tonga volcano cooled the stratosphere in 2022: what scientists have discovered
The 2022 eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano caused an unexpected cooling of the stratosphere instead of the predicted warming. Scientists attribute this effect to the enormous volume of water vapour that the eruption ejected into the upper atmosphere.
Mobile water tankers and scheduled water supplies: what Ukrainians might face if the Russians target water supply networks this summer
In the summer of 2026, Russia is planning attacks on the water supply, and if these attacks are successful, millions of people will only receive water on a scheduled basis. ThePublic explains which regions are at risk and whether security measures for water supply facilities will be stepped up.
A spill of sunflower oil was reported at the port of Chornomorsk following shelling
Following the shelling of Chornomorsk, the port’s infrastructure has been damaged and a spill of sunflower oil has been detected at sea. An assessment of the damage is currently underway.
Orchards in the Odesa region: harvest forecasts and the price situation
Despite the frosty winter, the trees in the region have survived the winter well and have entered a phase of active growth. Irina Ishchenko, a professor at Odessa State Agrarian University, spoke about the current state of the plantations and the prospects for the harvest
In the Chernobyl exclusion zone, radioactive land was sown, and the harvest was sold at the market
The Public Prosecutor’s Office has referred a case concerning the unlawful use of land in the Chernobyl exclusion zone for profit to the courts.
Illegal sand extraction from the Dnipro River worth 750 million hryvnias has been uncovered in the Cherkasy region
In the Cherkasy region, law enforcement officers have notified four individuals that they are under suspicion in a case concerning the illegal extraction of sand from the bed of the Dnipro River. According to the investigation, the work went on for several months and was carried out without the necessary permits.
An 'unprecedented' fire has broken out at one of the country's two oil refineries in Australia
A fire broke out at the Viva Corio oil refinery in Geelong — the second-largest city in the state of Victoria, home to a major seaport.
The first egg has appeared in the nest of the storks Hrytsyk and Odarka
The first egg has been spotted in the nest of storks Hrytsyk and Odarka. The event was confirmed by researcher Iryna Sarazhynska, and over 500 viewers watched it live online.
A dust storm from the Sahara will sweep across parts of Europe and reach Ukraine
A dust cloud from the Sahara is expected to sweep across southern and central Europe in the coming days. It is expected to reach its highest concentration on 16 April, and the dust storm will also affect parts of Ukraine.
Memorial days: Kyiv residents are urged not to bring artificial flowers to cemeteries
Under the sun and in the rain, artificial flowers break down into microplastics, which end up in the soil and water.
