Browsing by Author "Soroka, Maksym"

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    Air Pollution in Ukraine from Space
    (Arnika – Citizen Support Centre, Prague, Czech Republic, 2020) Bočková, Simona; Bohovic, Roman; Hrnčiar, Matúš; Muroň, Mikuláš; Filippovová, Pavlína; Skalský, Martin; Soroka, Maksym; Labohý, Jan
    EN: Purpose. This study presents the results of the analysis of air pollution in Ukraine, based on satellite data Copernicus Sentinel 5p and the Copernicus Atmospheric Monitoring Service. The authors of this study present the spatial and temporal distribution of the content of the PM2.5, PM10, NO2, CO and H2CO in Ukraine. Methodology. Satellite data from Sentinel-5P is obtained via the Sentinel Hub (SH) operated by Sinergise. The Sentinel Hub supports Sentinel-5P level 2 (L2) data products which are geolocated, primarily preprocessed, and contain a “qa_value”. SP5 satellite data products are mostly measured and provided in mol/m2 units. For the purpose of the analysis presented here, the surface level concentrations of PM2.5 and PM10 were obtained through the Atmosphere Data Store (ADS) – a distributed data and information system which provides access to all CAMS datasets through unified web and API interfaces. In order to keep the observation time in line with the values monitored by the S5P satellite, daily concentrations modelled for 13:00 UTC have been used. As the database of CAMS data offered through the ADS consists of three years of the most recent data (termed a rolling archive), our analysis of PM2.5 and PM10 concentrations covers the period from 15 July 2017 to 14 July 2020. Results. According to the results of the study, areas of increased air pollution were identified, which include industrial agglomerations of Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Kyiv, Luhansk and Zaporizhia regions of Ukraine. Producing real data and evidence and their use must be a priority for achieving real improvements in air quality while also maintaining cost-effectiveness. Therefore, the connection of all existing ground monitoring systems and extension of the network is a necessity, especially in places that have been identified as air pollution hotspots. According to the experience of the EU countries, building a unified system operated by one authority on a national level, which also performs validation of data, seems to be the best option. This system should also be independent of external and political influences. It is advisable to use all available data on air quality, including public air monitoring systems and the results of independent scientific research, after their additional evaluation. Disclaimer. This study was financed from the Transition Promotion Program of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic and National Endowment for Democracy (USA). The donors are not responsible for the opinions presented in the study.
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    Clean Air for Ukraine: Roadmap for Reducing Industrial Air Pollution in Ukrainian Cities
    (Arnika – Citizen Support Centre, Prague, Czech Republic, 2020) Havránková, Šárka; Yaroshchuk, Oleksandr; Soroka, Maksym
    EN: This study overview about necessary components of functional air pollution management in Ukraine, such as centralized, accessible and reliable monitoring, public participation in decision making, a clear process for issuing permits, strict pollution limits and thorough control. The authors of the study suggest overview of Ukrainian environmental legislation and environmental policy options and recommendations to effectively reduce industrial air pollution in Ukrainian cities. Disclaimer. This study was financed from the Transition Promotion Program of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic and National Endowment for Democracy (USA). The donors are not responsible for the opinions presented in the study.
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    Dirty Skies Above: Regulation of Air Pollution in Ukraine and the EU
    (Arnika – Citizen Support Centre, Prague, Czech Republic, 2020) Havránková, Šárka; Miskun, Alena; Kharchylava, Tamara; Havel, Milan; Skalský, Martin; Soroka, Maksym
    EN: This study summarizes a detailed analysis of environmental legislation and environmental policy in Ukraine in the period 2018-2019, conducted by an international group of researchers as part of the campaign "Clean Air for Ukraine". This examines the features of regulatory policy in the field of industrial pollution in Ukraine and the Czech Republic. The comparative analysis and features of measures of state supervision and control in the field of pollutant emissions by industrial enterprises are presented. Disclaimer. This study was financed from the Transition Promotion Program of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic and National Endowment for Democracy (USA). The donors are not responsible for the opinions presented in the study.
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    The Green Book of Zaporizhzhia Recovery: A Roadmap
    (Ecosense NGO, Zaporizhzhia, 2024) Bikulov, Damir; Vasyliev, Denys; Vorobiov, Kostiantyn; Holovan Olha; Zhavzharova, Tetiana; Karpenko, Andrii; Karpenko, Liubov; Karpenko, Oleksandr; Liashchuk, Olha; Markova, Svitlana; Nosenko, Inesa; Oliinyk, Oleksandr; Prishutova, Hanna; Rohachevska, Yuliia; Seliukova, Natalia; Soroka, Maksym; Trehubov, Oleksandr; Yashkova, Hanna
    ENG: In this document, experts and scientists analyze the main challenges and priority activities for the green post-war recovery of the Zaporizhzhia city territorial hromada. The paper presents structural and logical recovery schemes as a roadmap for the most vulnerable sectors that were significantly damaged during the full-scale war and are key to sustainable urban development. The document will be useful for representatives* of local self-government bodies, territorial hromadas, international organizations and foundations, civil society organizations, and everybody interested in participating in the post-war recovery of the Zaporizhzhia region and Ukraine.
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    Optimisation of Petroleum Product Transportation by Multimodal Transport During Martial Law
    (Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2024) Zelenko, Yuliia V.; Cherkudinov, Volodymyr E.; Tarasov, Vsevolod; Soroka, Maksym
    ENG: The hostilities in Ukraine have significantly changed the logistics of petroleum product supply. Overland routes via EU countries, in particular Poland, Romania and the Baltic states, have become the main transport solution. Rail transport remains the main mode of transportation for petroleum products, providing significant volumes, but faces the challenges of low capacity and delays at the borders. Road transport is showing growth due to the flexibility required in the crisis. The relevance of the work is determined by the need to increase the efficiency of logistics in the face of rising costs of transport resources and economic challenges that may be associated with a large number of both direct and indirect factors (economic, technological, political, security, etc.), the analytical set of which indicates the vulnerability of the security system for the transport of high-risk cargo.