ecology
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Invasive Weed Devours Farmland in Rural Taiz, Deepening Farmers' Suffering
In Wadi al-Dhabab, Taiz's breadbasket, drought is no longer the only threat—an invasive weed has swept the land, destroying crops and pastures, pushing dozens of families into losing their livelihoods amid no effective intervention.
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The Recurring Zagros Fires: Nature Pays the Price of an Invisible Conflict
Beyond a natural disaster, the annual Zagros fires raise growing questions about their true causes and the entities responsible for protecting this vital environment.
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The Environment-Friendly House in Halabja: A Women's Model for Environmental Sustainability
Women lead environmental innovation through Halabja's "Environment-Friendly House," a hub promoting sustainable practices and protection efforts in the Kurdistan Region.
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On Mount Kato, Nature, Labor, and Memory Converge
As snow melts on Mount Kato—a prominent peak in Northern Kurdistan's Botan region—the surrounding pastures have sprung back to life, restoring vitality and greenery to the mountain slopes.
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The Union of Residents in Iran: Between Protecting Nature and Confronting Authoritarianism
How does voluntary environmental work in authoritarian systems transform into an act of resistance? The People’s Union is Perceived as a threat that reopens the question of power and its limits.
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"Al-Batoumat" Complex: Agricultural Sustainability and Women's Solidarity in the Face of Climate Change
Women at Tunisia's "Al-Batoumat" complex resist climate change by processing crops, using indigenous seeds, and innovating to cut costs and boost independence.
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Forest Fires Renew Every Year…Flames Consume Zagros
Zagros has witnessed a recurring cycle of forest fires for many years, fueled by fragile governance, lack of resources, and the decline of civil institutions. During crisis, it isn’t only the forests burn but also the lives of those who defend nature.
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Strangling the downstream to protect the upstream... a reading of the timeline of Turkish water violations
The Euphrates, once a lifeline, has become a noose threatening downstream countries due to Turkish water policies and engineering practices that disregard international laws and customs.
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Tourism without awareness threatens the beauty of nature in Halabja
Khaylan Abdul Ranhman, Director General of Halabja Municipalities in the Kurdistan Region, affirmed the necessity of establishing environmental awareness from childhood, because the environmental has become highly polluted, and campaigns alone cannot comp
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'The geothermal power plant project is part of the displacement policy'
The village of Qerkh Bazar and the surrounding villages in North Kurdistan face the threat of (JES), and the residents of the area affirm that they will not allow the project to be implemented.
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After a “no harm” ruling… Women in Gabes, Tunisia face pollution that threatens health and life
In Gabes, pollution needs no reports to prove its existence; it is enough to lool at the children’s faces or at test results. Activist Lina Dhahiri asserts:” The court says ‘no harm’… but our bodies say the opposite.”
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Pollution in Lake Van threatens life, prompting calls for permanent rather than temporary solutions
Dredging operations to remove bottom sludge in Lake Van began in April; however, environmental experts stress that this step is merely a temporary measure and does not represent a fundamental solution to the problem.
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Storms do not hit everyone equally... Working women at the heart of the crisis
Climate changes are no longer distant or postponed events; they have become a daily reality imposing on details of life in Egypt. Though presented as environmental, their effects extend deeper to reveal invisible social inequalities.
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Drought Deprives Taiz of Its "Food Basket"… And Women Pay the Price.
In Yemen's Taiz, the climate crisis intersects with conflict impacts, creating a complex situation threatening food and water security and reshaping lives once dependent on land before it dried.
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Oil and Water: Unending Crises in Enclosed Seas.
Oil spills in three of the world's gulfs have led to crises ranging from manageable to those with long-term consequences. However, the Arabian Gulf today has transformed into a complex, multidimensional crisis.
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“Lack of Environmental Awareness Threatens Kurdistan’s Nature; Women Call for Protection”
In the Kurdistan Region, revived springs and rivers attract many tourists, but weak environmental protection has led to pollution, prompting women to demand safeguarding tourist sites.
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Environmental Crisis in the Kurdistan Region: Unregulated Investment Devours Nature
Activist Trifa Fereydoun emphasized that protecting the environment starts with individual awareness and education, alongside the necessity of imposing strict regulations on projects to limit pollution and ensure a healthy and sustainable environment.
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Urmia:From a Permanent Lake to a Seasonal Basin
Urmia,Iran’s largest inland lake,has lost its status as a permanent lake and become seasonal due to unsustainable policies and reduced water alloications.its recovery requires policy shift and a sustainable water flow, beyond reliance on rainfall alone
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From “Gaia” to “Ana” …. “Mother Nature” in Global and Kurdish Mythology.
Across cultures, “Mother Nature” symbolizes creation, generosity, and renewal, seen as life’s origin and cosmic balance; in Kurdish culture, she represents identity, resilience, livelihood, and traditional practices expressing deep respect for the land.
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The Silent Environmental Genocide in Gaza: A Disaster That Will Take Decades to Recover From
Environmental recovery takes a long time and may extend over continuous decades, making the situation almost impossible. Living in Gaza under these environmental conditions has become full of challenges