PROTECTION OF THE NATURE IN UKRAINE

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PROTECTION OF THE NATURE IN UKRAINE

We are living in time of rapid scientific and technological progress, which is accompanied by an ever increasing consumption of the world's natural re­sources.

Such vital sources of life as air, water, minerals as well as fauna and flora are being wasted and destroyed.

Protection of nature has become one of the actual problems of the 20th century. More and more people in all countries are rising their voices in defence of Mother Nature, According to the 27th Session of the United Nation General Assembly, June 5 is Environment Day.

Our country pays much attention to the question of nature conservation. Arti­cle 67 of our constitution reads "Citi­zens of Ukraine are obliged to protect nature and conserve its riches".

New laws and resolutions are adopted every year. Their aim is to protect the atmosphere from pollution, protect the country's natural recourses, control the use of water resources and save plants, birds, animals from extinction.

The earth provides people with mineral resources, rivers, forests, meadows, fields and pasture lands — everything j that makes the foundation of industrial і and agricultural production.

That's why we should pay much attention to the rational use of the natural | resources.

Success in protecting nature is possible іs only if all countries all over the world join their efforts. We hope we shall preserve the wealth of our land and even add wealth in the future.