Environment

Murky Waters in Uzbek City

Chronic under-investment in water management creates frequent supply cuts for residents of major town.

Loggers Leave Afghan Mountains Bare

Port Town Swamped by Sewage

Drainage system crumbling after years of underinvestment.

Georgian Villagers on Shaky Ground

Residents fight losing battle against nature as houses crack and crumble.

Inner-City Pollution in East Afghanistan

Factory owners say new industrial parks outside Jalalabad aren’t fit for use.

Uzbekistan's "Green Inspectors" Unlikely to Carry Weight

Sewage Farming in Azerbaijan

Experts warn of health risks from using untreated waste on crops.

Armenian Villages on Shaky Ground

For landslip-threatened communities, resettlement seems the only viable option.

Setback for Armenia's Lake Sevan

Authorities decide farmers’ irrigation needs outweigh plans to restore unique lake to former size.

Alarm-Bells at "Renovation" of Historic Tbilisi Square

Campaigners fear little will remain bar the old facades once extensive redevelopment is over.