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Tag: environment
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Iran’s Forest Mafia Revives Illegal Construction in Hyrcanian Forests
Despite the Mazandaran prosecutor’s order to halt the destruction of the Elimalat forest, the project executor has reportedly resumed illegal construction activities in the…
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How did ‘Haji’ obtain the permit for the petrochemical plant in Miankaleh? – Part Four
The process of constructing the Miandoroud Petrochemical Plant by Abdullah Abdi has been fraught with conflicting narratives, contradictory actions, and media controversies involving some…
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How did ‘Haji’ obtain the permit for the petrochemical plant in Miankaleh? – Part Three
The process of constructing the Miandoroud Petrochemical Plant by Abdullah Abdi has been fraught with conflicting narratives, contradictory actions, and media controversies involving some…
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Rira: A Reminder of the Environment and Iran’s Nature Lovers Behind Bars
“Nature needs its advocates.” These words were shared by Aras Amiri, a former British Council arts manager and ex-Evin prisoner, in her opening speech…
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Miankaleh: Under siege by hunters, arsonists, and Islamic Republic officials
The entire Miankaleh Wildlife Sanctuary was declared a biosphere reserve by UNESCO in 1976. Yet, a critical wetland that has been protected for more…
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Environmental awareness measures come to universities, schools
The Department of the Environment has announced that two Environmental Studies credits have been approved as requirements for the completion of all university degrees.…
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Soldiers to aid ministry in protecting environment, resources
The Ministry of Agriculture says it will now have the support of the army in protecting the environment and natural resources. Deputy agriculture minister…
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Iranian soldiers assigned for first time to protect environment
For the first time a group of Iranian conscripted soldiers has been trained to serve as environmental rangers and dispersed to various provinces to…