The destruction of the Kakhovka dam and reservoir in southern Ukraine could lead to the desertification of thousands of hectares of fertile land, with potentially grave consequences across the world, including famine. According to Ukraine's Agriculture Ministry, 600,000 hectares (1.44 million acres) of farmland no longer have access to irrigation water following the destruction of the … Continue reading The impact of Kakhovka dam breach on agriculture
The destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam will have "dire consequences" for people and nature, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has told a Vatican peace envoy in Kyiv. "This crime carries enormous threats and will have dire consequences for people's lives and the environment," he told Italian cardinal Matteo Zuppi as the two met in the Ukrainian capital, according to a presidency … Continue reading Dam destruction ‘dire’ for nature, Zelensky tells Vatican envoy
Kyiv on Tuesday said it is evacuating over 17,000 people from flooded areas following the partial destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam in southern Ukraine. Ukraine accused Russian forces of blowing up the major hydroelectric dam, which represents a significant resource for the wider region by supplying water to a host of communities and Europe's largest nuclear power … Continue reading DAM BREACH: Ukraine evacuates 17,000 people from flooded areas
Mother Volga's statue stands tall in Rybinsk, Russia, but there's a lot to know about her. She gracefully stands with outstretched arms on a piece of land located on the reservoir side entrance and very close to the gates at Rybinsk dam. The huge reservoir is arguably, the largest in Russia. A closer look at Mother Volga … Continue reading Incredible! What you didn’t know about Mother Volga
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