Ukraine: Bucha and Irpin rise from the ashes of Russian military occupation

Ukraine: Bucha and Irpin rise from the ashes of Russian military occupation

“They were flying by helicopter from the direction of the cargo airport in Hostomel [north of Bucha]. Then they marched with tanks along Vokzalna Street, crossed the railway and moved in the direction of Kyiv,” says Mykhaylina Skoryk-Shkarivska, founder of the Institute for Sustainable Development of Communities in Bucha and deputy of the Irpin City…

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Russia's drone attack on Ukraine, 13 thousand tons of grain burned to ashes

Russia’s drone attack on Ukraine, 13 thousand tons of grain burned to ashes

Russia destroyed 13,000 tons of grain by drone attack on the Izmail port on the Danube in Ukraine. Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov said export capacity at the port had dropped by 15 percent since the late-night attack. He said that Russia wants to stop agricultural exports by systematically attacking grain stocks. Izmail port…

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From ashes to riches: Profiting from peatland in Indonesia

From ashes to riches: Profiting from peatland in Indonesia

Progress is already being made: a school building was saved from burning down; farmers are earning 50 per cent higher incomes; and a healthier peatland is reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Since its launch in 2019, the programme, which includes training for villagers and critical infrastructure upgrades, has dramatically reduced fire risk and equipped the residents…

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