Galust Nanyan
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Gold mine operator rejects claims that its new facility poses risks.
Government responds to campaign to save area of natural beauty.
Pollution and diversion of water resources blamed for driving farmers from their lands.
Shortage of burial plots in Yerevan encourages sell-off of existing space.
Ancient churches at risk from poorly-funded restoration work, weather damage and vandals.
Fuel shortages encourage thefts of timber from state-owned forests.
Concerns that fish farms could deprive agricultural land of irrigation.