Armenian Recycled Art: Imagine There’s No Garbage
Armenia produces a lot of garbage. Innovative artists throughout the country are taking that waste and turning it into art.
Tag: environment
Who is Educating Armenia’s Youth About the Environment?
With no comprehensive environmental curriculum in Armenian schools, individual teachers and NGOs have taken it upon themselves to educate the youth about pressing environmental issues from climate change to recycling.
How to Respect, Not Waste, Food
Food waste is a serious global issue. Roughly one third of the food produced globally gets lost or wasted. In fact, most of it ends up in a landfill. What is Armenia doing to tackle this issue?
Armenia Bans Plastic Bags
The government of Armenia has set the effective date for a ban on plastic bags to January 1, 2022. It is projected that the ban will reduce plastic waste by nearly 4000 tons annually.
Summer Heat Waves and Forest Fires: Armenia Not Immune to Climate Change
When we think about climate change, Armenia may not be the first country that comes to mind. But in fact, Armenia is among the countries in Europe and Central Asia that is most vulnerable to climate change.
Corruption Risks in Armenia’s Mining Sector
Serious issues in the country’s mining sector is something this new government inherited from the former regime. Artur Grigoryan argues, however, that enough steps have not been taken to eradicate or even curb corruption in the sector.
Where Does Armenia’s Medical Waste Go?
What is medical waste and how should it be treated? Because of the cost involved in proper treatment, it is possible that potentially biohazardous waste is ending up in municipal dumps.
The Mine and the People: Residents of Vayots Dzor Determined to Find an Alternative to Mining
For the past year, activists and residents of Vayots Dzor have blocked roads leading to the Amulsar Gold Mine. Gohar Abrahamyan speaks with some of the protesters, all residents of nearby towns and villages, who are manning the posts.
The Past, Present and Uncertain Future of the Metsamor Nuclear Power Plant
Armenia’s Metsamor Nuclear Power Plant, located in a seismically active area, was designed to be decommissioned in 2016. It has been a topic of debate and discussion in Armenian society for decades. Justin Tomczyk takes a closer look.
Mining and the Protection of Human Rights
Environmental lawyer Artur Grigoryan writes that many countries, including Armenia, often protect the financial interests of mining companies and their shareholders more than the vital human rights of their own citizens.
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