Environment
Tehran Breathes Sigh of Relief
Air pollution in late autumn got so bad that even the crows fled the capital.
14 Jan 11
Leave Only Your Footsteps
As the largest natural reserve in Lebanon, Shouf’s Cedar Forest gets special attention from local authorities, who want to preserve its unspoilt nature while promoting it as an ecotourism destination.
10 Dec 10
Birdlife Disappears From Afghan Landscape
Farmers concerned that poaching of predator species allows pests to get out of control.
20 Nov 10
Armenian Greens Alarmed at Chemical Dump Plan
Mining firm denies re-opening waste site for use will create health hazard for local population.
10 Sep 10
Baghdad Dog Cull Raises Alarm
But authorities say there’s no other way of ridding the city of the menace.
15 Jul 10
Official Uzbek Green Group Needs More Even-Handed Approach
State-backed environmentalists happy to criticise Tajik pollution, but not their own government’s actions.
12 Jul 10
Armenians Fight Uranium Mine Plans
Residents of southern region say life will be untenable if mining goes ahead.
9 Jul 10
Pied Piper Needed in Tajik City
9 Jul 10
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