Turkey: Has Sea Snot Killed the Marmara?
Huge overgrowth of marine mucilage threatens to suffocate Turkish coastline near Istanbul.
16 Jun 21
Environment
Georgia: Protests Against New Power Plant Continue
Tbilisi hopes that 800 million US dollar investment will boost energy security and provide jobs, but activists say the risks are enormous.
18 Mar 21
Private Wells Siphon off Afghanistan's Water
Farmland under threat as access to irrigation decreases.
23 Feb 18
Illegal Logging Destroying Afghan Forests
Government struggles to protect vast areas of woodland.
23 Jan 18
Afghan Land Endangered by Amu River
Poor infrastructure means that more and more territory is being swallowed up.
23 Jan 18
Green Activists Launch Tbilisi Protest
Campaigners say the authorities are destroying parks under pressure from developers.
28 Aug 16
Green Campaigners Oppose Georgia's Hydropower Drive
Critics say environmental and human costs are too high.
14 Oct 15
Villagers Want Action on Pollution in Georgian Mining Area
As locals say air quality is poor and water is unsafe to drink, a mining firm says it’s taking practical steps towards cleaner production.
18 Aug 15
Campaigners Dubious About Armenian Gold Mine
Activists warn that plan might contaminate country’s most important water source.
18 Aug 15
Tajik Flood Victims Say Help Slow in Coming
Government says it is mobilising aid but villagers say more is urgently needed.
24 Jul 15
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