Illegal Logging Destroying Afghan Forests
Government struggles to protect vast areas of woodland.
Government struggles to protect vast areas of woodland.
Poor infrastructure means that more and more territory is being swallowed up.
Campaigners say the authorities are destroying parks under pressure from developers.
Critics say environmental and human costs are too high.
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.
Activists warn that plan might contaminate country’s most important water source.
Government says it is mobilising aid but villagers say more is urgently needed.
Most settlers have gone back to their mountain village after landing in a desert region.
Fifteen dead in worst flood in years; locals told to stay home until escaped zoo animals are recaptured or shot.
Locals call for more action to be taken to reduce pollution.