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- Internet users face spotty service in Iran (27)
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Environmental issues
Recent government projects: election advertising or environmental threats?
The Iranian government has proposed new projects such as building infrastructure in Shahrood’s Abr Forest and opening up oil development in Kavir National Park by issuing exploration permits, and the government’s national development plan promises to donate 2,000 square metres of public land to Iranian families. However, each of these announcements has triggered waves of criticism against the government’s choices. Some critics have described the news as mere propaganda in view of the approaching election, but others are concerned that implementing such projects could do lasting harm to the country’s environment. » read more
Environmental official warns of rising cancer incidence
Massomeh Ebtekar, the head of the Tehran Environmental Committee, announced that patients are being diagnosed with cancer at a younger age. » read more
Iraq to help solve dust problem
The deputy head of Iran’s Environment Organization announced that the president of Iraq has committed to greater cooperation to resolve the problem of dust particles. » read more
Azerbaijan slammed for Caspian Sea pollution
The Iran Environment Organization says Azerbaijan, Iran’s northern neighbor, is not showing adequate concern regarding preservation of Caspian Sea. » read more
Parliament to pass bill on dust particles
The Iran Environment Organization announced that it is preparing a proposal for Parliament to deal with the problem of dust particles in Iranian cities. » read more
Activists protest in support of Abr Forest
Iranian environmental activists have demonstrated in protest against the construction of a road through Abr Forest. » read more
MPs demand protection for Abr Forest
Thirty-seven Iranian MPs have called on President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to protect the Abr Forest in northern Iran. » read more
Iranian provinces wrestling with dust storms
There are 23 Iranian provinces grappling with a dust phenomenon, the Environment Organization of Iran reports. » read more
Hot topics facing the Rio+20 meeting
The coastal city of Rio de Janeiro is preparing to host a global and highly vital meeting on the future of the environment, development and the economy. The heads of numerous countries, including Iran’s, plan to participate in the meeting, which begins on June 20. » read more
Iran and its neighbours’ Artificial Islands
The Republic of Azerbaijan has been considering a project to create artificial islands in the Caspian Sea that would be the size of a city, with large residential, tourism and commercial centres to attract foreign investors and international tourists. » read more
