The Economist Intelligence Unit research center has published statistics on the dirtiest capitals in Europe. Cities were evaluated according to several parameters: air and water quality, quality of waste disposal, level of energy consumption and quality of transport.
As a result, Kiev was recognized as the dirtiest European city. Twenty years ago, the capital of Ukraine was considered one of the cleanest, and now Copenhagen has taken this place. Now the mother of Russian cities is at the very bottom of the list of clean capitals. Experts say that the situation has deteriorated for two reasons. First of all, this is a high level of exhaust gases that has arisen due to the congestion of the streets with cars that run on low-quality gasoline. Secondly, it is extremely low quality tap water, which nobody would ever think of calling drinking.
Recycling in Kiev is practically not provided. While in Europe most of the garbage is recycled, 80% of the waste in the Ukrainian capital simply rot in landfills.
It pollutes the city and large-scale production. Most of the factories operate on long-obsolete equipment and, in addition, are located in the city, in contrast to European cities, in which industry has long been evicted far beyond the border. The most distinguished enterprises, according to the State Environmental Protection Agency, are Kievvodokanal, Ecostandart and Kyivenergo.
In Soviet times, the greenest part of Kiev was considered the largest in Europe. For one resident of the city accounted for 30 square meters. meters of green space. Now this figure has dropped to 16, which also contributes to an increase in pollution levels. However, authorities continue to allocate forest land for development.
Environmentalists see a way out in a more rational use of available natural resources, as well as the popularization of motor vehicles, which consume less fuel and emit less exhaust gases compared to a conventional car.
Near Kiev, which ranked 30th in the list of the dirtiest capitals in Europe, are Sofia and Bucharest. These cities took 28th and 29th places respectively.
