ecology

Reducing toxic emissions with biodiesel. What on Earth Georgia, ep. 10

What on Earth Georgia | Podcasts

August 23, 2021

In a new episode of the What on Earth Georgia environmental podcast, we will discuss how can using biodiesel reduce air pollution and which companies produce biodiesel in Georgia

Why storks roam in the streets instead of flying? Vlog from Armenia

Armenia

August 09, 2021

Scientists found that soil sticks to the fat on their feathers, making them too heavy to fly long distances. How did this happen and what will they do next? Answers – in the video

Armenia’s largest freshwater lake blooms once again

July 22, 2020

Ecologists say the phenomenon, which has already become an annual tradition, can be explained by the high temperatures, the decrease in the water level and the presence of organic substances.

Azerbaijan: how the pandemic will affect the environment

June 11, 2020

"Environmental requirements will decline and ecology will be sacrificed for the sake of the economy" Interview with environmental activist Javier Qara

Human Rights in the South Caucasus: 2019 victories and losses

January 19, 2020

Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia in the Human Rights Watch report - a comparative analysis

‘Washingtonian palms’ come to Abkhazia after former destruction by palm weevil

December 07, 2019

60 palms were brought from Italy and will be planted on the promenade in Sukhum, in place of the dozens of palms that died in 2019 from the invasion of the stink bug

Environmental protest in Armenian turning into political stand-off

August 15, 2019

The largest gold mine in the country has remained idle for almost a year, waiting for the results of an analysis which have still not quelled the concerns of environmentalists

Algae bloom threatens to turn Armenia’s Lake Sevan into a swamp

July 05, 2019

Experts suggest raising the water level of Lake Sevan and building modern cleaning stations.

Yerevan Mayor: Yerevan will be a city of pedestrians and electric vehicles

May 21, 2019

So far in Armenia, there are only 15 registered electric automobiles, and just nine charging stations

Baku's first animal shelter closing down

February 25, 2018

The Animal Rescue Center calls on citizens to provide temporary shelter for sick animals

Baku covered in dust storm from Turkmenistan

August 23, 2017

The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources has intensified operations in Baku

Armenia’s ancient fabric dyeing method dying out

May 02, 2017

A signboard is the only reminder of a once-existing reserve

Arid Ararat - the saltpan of Armenia

April 08, 2017

Only thorn bushes grow on saline soil in Armavir region

Downpours and floods expected in Armenia

March 02, 2017

Yerevan and other deforested cities of Armenia are most exposed to flood risk

Armenia: Lake Sevan freezing over, birds dwelling around are endangered

March 01, 2017

Water reservoir’s temperature regime has changed as a result of a drop in water level

South Ossetia’s Red Book of Endangered Species being prepared for publication

January 23, 2017

The Book will include unique and threatened species of flora and fauna

709 trees were taken down in Tbilisi in 2016

January 11, 2017

Never mind that 209 of them were absolutely healthy