Lurking in the shadows of Ukraine’s rich farmlands is the haunting legacy of Soviet agricultural policies. Thousands of tons of old and obsolete pesticides, highly toxic chemicals originally intended for use in agriculture, are spread across Ukraine. In the south, Kherson Oblast struggles with some of the highest quantities of obsolete pesticides in the country. However, the region has shown the ability and willingness to clean up these toxic chemicals, but more support is needed to rid Kherson of these deadly compounds.
Other episodes of the Ukraine on the Brink series:
Ukraine on the Brink: Eco-Innovators
Ukraine on the Brink: Transforming Ukraine’s nuclear cities
Ukraine on the Brink: Kalush. Ecological Emergency Zone
Ukraine on the Brink: Deforestation threatens fragile ecosystems
Ukraine on the Brink: Kyiv’s Radikal Threat
