Environment

These hills are thought to contain rich seams of uranium. (Photo: Gayane Mkrtchyan)

These hills are thought to contain rich seams of uranium. (Photo: Gayane Mkrtchyan)

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

Members of an expert commission examine flood damage in Georgia's Kakheti region, where heavy rain has put villages at risk. Photo by Revaz Getiashvili.

Members of an expert commission examine flood damage in Georgia's Kakheti region, where heavy rain has put villages at risk. Photo by Revaz Getiashvili.

Torrential Rains Threaten Georgian Town

Experts warn that rocks washed down by rivers could bury Kvareli if heavy flood occurs.

7 Jul 10

Baghdad's Trash Piles Up

Municipality tries to tackle garbage crisis, but does it have the resources to do so?

2 Jul 10

Azeri Officials in Firing Line Over Floods

Villagers say they were forced to battle the rising waters unaided.

21 May 10

Pistachio nuts: People in Badghis province in Afghanistan have been chopping down trees for firewood even though the nut crop is valuable. (Photo: Flickr/Theogeo)

Pistachio nuts: People in Badghis province in Afghanistan have been chopping down trees for firewood even though the nut crop is valuable. (Photo: Flickr/Theogeo)

Badghis Pistachio Forests Face Destruction

Poverty and a lack of fuel leading people to chop down valuable nut trees.

13 May 10

Caucasus: Feb/Mar '10

IWPR enquiries prompt authorities to fix disastrous sewage problems.

15 Apr 10

Circassians' Anger at Sochi Games

19 Mar 10

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