Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine drove greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) up by 75 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent (tCO2e) in the war’s fourth year, bringing the total since 24 February 2022 to 311 million tCO2e. This large figure is comparable to the annual emissions of France or half of Germany’s yearly emissions. While emissions rose […]
...
The environment as the first victim: The impacts of the war on the preservation areas in Ukraine
The war in Ukraine has had a devastating impact on the environment. Military actions have caused the release of hazardous substances into the environment, such as pollutants and toxic chemicals, that have contaminated the water, soil, and air, posing a threat to both human health and the environment. This has resulted in widespread destruction and contamination of natural habitats and resources and has disrupted wildlife populations and ecosystems.
