Cannibal Slugs Invade Ryazan Region VillageResidents of Pavelkovo in Russia's Ryazan Region face an invasion of huge Spanish slugs that devour crops, spread disease, and even eat each other.
Fish kill and ammonia smell prompt Yagodnoye Lake probeThe Ministry of Ecology of the Nizhny Novgorod Region launched an investigation after residents complained about pollution at Yagodnoye Lake. Specialists recorded dead fish and an unpleasant odor resembling ammonia.
What Taganrog Breathed After Drone Attack: Test ResultsAfter a drone attack on the port of Taganrog, ecologists confirmed air pollution from oil combustion products, with contamination detected within the port boundaries.
Oil in Lungs: Taganrog Air After Drone AttackAir pollution from burning oil was recorded in Taganrog after a drone attack on fuel tanks at the seaport, the Black Sea-Azov Marine Department of Rosprirodnadzor reported. The contamination was found within the port boundaries, but it is unclear if it reached residential areas.
Rosselkhoznadzor Probes Bee Deaths in Argayashsky DistrictRosselkhoznadzor specialists took samples of rapeseed and soil after mass bee deaths in Argayashsky District. Laboratory results will determine if farmers violated notification rules for beekeepers.
Novosibirsk engulfed in smoke from Tomsk firesSmoke from forest fires in the Tomsk region has blanketed Novosibirsk due to a northeast wind, the West Siberian Hydrometeorological Service reported. Rain is expected to clear the air by 22 July.
Residents of Tyumen Advised to Boil Water Due to OdorRospotrebnadzor has advised residents of Tyumen to boil water before consumption due to non-compliance with organoleptic indicators. Earlier, citizens complained about an unpleasant smell and taste.
Samara Waste Operator to Take Control of Volga IslandsContracts will be signed with 20 tourist bases on the Samara islands to organize waste removal, the regional authorities reported after inspecting several islands.
Samara waste operator to take on Volga islandsSamara regional waste operator will sign contracts with 20 tourist bases on the Volga islands after inspections revealed no waste removal agreements.
Rosprirodnadzor finds 12 violations at aeration stationAn unscheduled inspection by Rosprirodnadzor revealed 12 unresolved violations at the Nizhny Novgorod Aeration Station, including ineffective treatment and excess pollutant discharges.
Yasachnaya River in Northern Yakutia to Be ProtectedTo protect the water source from contamination, authorities have introduced restrictions on the Yasachnaya River in the Verkhnekolymsky District of Yakutia, including a ban on livestock watering.
Kuzbass Allocates Nearly 40 Million for Forest FlightsThe Kemerovo region (Kuzbass) has allocated 38.6 million rubles ($428,900 at current rates) for aerial forest fire surveillance in 2026, over four times the 9.8 million rubles spent in 2025.
Omsk's Black Snow: Ecologist Explains WhyEcologist Sergei Kostarev explains that black snow in Omsk results from emissions from thermal power plants, stove heating, and industrial enterprises, affecting the entire city.
Where Did All Soot Come From? Omsk ParkResidents of Omsk have complained that snow in the 300th Anniversary of Omsk Park has turned gray-black, despite the park being in a residential area far from industrial plants.
Snowdrifts exceed norm, threaten floods in Trans-UralsMeteorologists report that snowdrifts in the Trans-Urals reached 26–40 cm by late January, 1–11 cm above the long-term average, raising concerns about spring flooding.
