#Environment
Dozens protest in Batumi against ‘uncontrolled’ construction projects
Organisers described new residential high-rises in the city as ‘gruesome’ and ‘dysfunctional’ and leaving locals and tourists breathing polluted air.
Dozens protest in Batumi against ‘uncontrolled’ construction projects
Organisers described new residential high-rises in the city as ‘gruesome’ and ‘dysfunctional’ and leaving locals and tourists breathing polluted air.
Environmental activists celebrate win in 6-year battle against Vake Park hotel
Mayor Kakha Kaladze announced that authorities had reached an agreement with the project’s investor to cancel the project.
Environmental activists celebrate win in 6-year battle against Vake Park hotel
Mayor Kakha Kaladze announced that authorities had reached an agreement with the project’s investor to cancel the project.
NDI: Air pollution top environmental concern in Georgia
New polling showed a growing awareness of environmental topics in Georgia, with the capital Tbilisi leading the way.
NDI: Air pollution top environmental concern in Georgia
New polling showed a growing awareness of environmental topics in Georgia, with the capital Tbilisi leading the way.
Lead: Georgia’s silent killer
Abnormal levels of exposure to lead show that the food Georgians eat and air they breathe might be toxic — but the authorities seem reluctant to act.
Lead: Georgia’s silent killer
By Shota KinchaAbnormal levels of exposure to lead show that the food Georgians eat and air they breathe might be toxic — but the authorities seem reluctant to act.
Daghestani village demands end to water extraction in ‘unique forest’
The National Guard were sent to the village of Samur in southern Daghestan as local residents demanded an end to drilling in the Samur Forest.
Daghestani village demands end to water extraction in ‘unique forest’
The National Guard were sent to the village of Samur in southern Daghestan as local residents demanded an end to drilling in the Samur Forest.
Riot police deployed to Svaneti in ‘illegal logging’ crackdown
Local residents claim the authorities are trying to thwart their resistance to hydropower plant construction in the area.
Riot police deployed to Svaneti in ‘illegal logging’ crackdown
Local residents claim the authorities are trying to thwart their resistance to hydropower plant construction in the area.
Pankisi residents complain of police pressure to stop protests
A protest was held on Friday denouncing the pressure and calling for an end to hydropower plant construction in the valley.
Pankisi residents complain of police pressure to stop protests
A protest was held on Friday denouncing the pressure and calling for an end to hydropower plant construction in the valley.
Expired and illegal pesticides — a toxic threat to Armenia
Farmers in Armenia still use pesticides banned in the country 30 years ago and stashed in basements, sheds, and Soviet–era warehouses ever since.
Expired and illegal pesticides — a toxic threat to Armenia
By Gayane MkrtchyanFarmers in Armenia still use pesticides banned in the country 30 years ago and stashed in basements, sheds, and Soviet–era warehouses ever since.
Could renewable energy take off in Armenia’s highlands?
In remote areas of Armenia, energy poverty is a concern and a lack of gas means villagers burn trees and cow dung to keep warm in winter.
Could renewable energy take off in Armenia’s highlands?
By Margaret ArakelyanIn remote areas of Armenia, energy poverty is a concern and a lack of gas means villagers burn trees and cow dung to keep warm in winter.
Video — Dozens protest in Svaneti village against hydropower plant
Protesters say the 130-metre high dam is a threat to the people, culture, and environment of Svaneti, and vowed to prevent construction going ahead.
Video — Dozens protest in Svaneti village against hydropower plant
Protesters say the 130-metre high dam is a threat to the people, culture, and environment of Svaneti, and vowed to prevent construction going ahead.