Blog Wk 8



Ukraine faces many environmental risks, including mass wasting, which can be bad  and destructive:


Landslides 
Ukraine has many natural hazards, including landslides, which can be caused by a  variety of factors, such 
as lithologic and stratigraphic conditions, hydrogeological regime, and the geomorphology of the slopes. 

Climate Change 
Ukraine is becoming more vulnerable to natural disasters due to climate change, including heavy precipitation, mudflows, floods and heat waves. 

Infrastructure damage 
The war in Ukraine has damaged or destroyed industrial facilities, including mines, chemical plants, and factories that hold hazardous substances.

Waste management
Without proper waste management infrastructure, waste can pile up in informal landfills, contaminating the soil and groundwater.

Debris removal 
Removing debris from the war can create health and environmental risks, including exposure to asbestos and contamination of water quality. 

Other environmental risks in Ukraine include:
Contamination of natural habitats from munitions and troop  movements 
Pollution from damaged industrial facilities 
Deliberate targeting of hydropower dams to cause flooding 

https://occup-med.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12995-023-00398-y
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20230221-the-toxic-legacy-of-the-ukraine-war

Comments

  1. adam khsawnehOctober 11, 2024 at 12:42 PM

    I found it really interesting learning about the landslide activity and how the war has affected the activity in Ukraine . Great post

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  2. Ana AlcaláOctober 12, 2024 at 11:43 AM

    Great analysis on the environmental risks in Ukraine! It's striking how the war and climate change intertwine to worsen the situation. Grat post.

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