Afghan Palm Weavers Hope to Build Industry
Versatile leaves can be used for eco-friendly matting, dishes and more, but the trees are disappearing for use as firewood.
9 Jun 14
Environment
Orchards Go to Ruin in Afghan Province
Valuable tree plantations cleared or left to run wild despite their commercial potential.
3 Jun 14
Trout Fishing in Armenia
Environmentalists see commercial fish farms as latest threat to Lake Sevan.
29 Apr 14
Georgian Eco-Warriors in Battle to Save Tbilisi Park
Protesters want city leaders to deny planning permission for seven-storey hotel.
1 Apr 14
Armenia's Greens Take On Hydro-Schemes
Too many dams will dry up rivers downstream, they warn.
23 Dec 13
Georgian Forests Face Burning Issue
Overuse of firewood leads to environmental problems in rural areas.
10 Dec 13
Kazak Campaigners Take on Russian Rockets
New group wants end to “toxic” Baikonur launches, but its agenda may be more political than environmental.
30 Oct 13
Georgian Energy Scheme Faces Stiff Opposition
Mountain villagers whose farms would be flooded by proposed scheme say they aren't going anywhere.
18 Oct 13
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