Tehran Breathes Sigh of Relief
Air pollution in late autumn got so bad that even the crows fled the capital.
Air pollution in late autumn got so bad that even the crows fled the capital.
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.
Farmers concerned that poaching of predator species allows pests to get out of control.
Mining firm denies re-opening waste site for use will create health hazard for local population.
But authorities say there’s no other way of ridding the city of the menace.
State-backed environmentalists happy to criticise Tajik pollution, but not their own government’s actions.
Residents of southern region say life will be untenable if mining goes ahead.
Experts warn that rocks washed down by rivers could bury Kvareli if heavy flood occurs.