The head of biodiversity for the Department of the Environment reports that 40 wetland areas in Iran have partially or completely dried out. IRNA reports that in 40 regions, the wetlands have dried out anywhere from 20 to 100 percent, and the main cause is the lack of effective management of water resources. Agricultural […]
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Former gov’t accused of providing substandard gas
The head of Iran’s Department of the Environment has accused the former administration of providing below-standard gasoline for automobiles in the country. IRNA reports that Massoumeh Ebtekar said on Wednesday December 4: “The former government did not live up to its commitments and responsibilities in upholding fuel and auto standards, and currently none of […]
Activists win fight to halt road in Abr Forest
Massoumeh Ebtekar, the head of Iran’s Department of the Environment, announced that construction has been halted on a controversial road in Abr Forest in Shahrood, and a plan to protect the forest is underway. The Mehr News Agency reports that at a press conference in Semnan, Ebtekar applauded the media for its role in […]
Who killed the Khor Musa fish?
Iran’s Department of Environment is looking for the main culprit in the death of tens of thousands of fish in Khor Musa Channel in the Persian Gulf. In September, toxic material including mercury and other elements poured into this water artery and caused the death of at least 20,000 fish. The sudden death of […]
Iran’s environmental chief says “illegal” satellite towers coming down
The head of Iran’s Department of the Environment has announced that all “illegal” satellite reception towers designed to interfere with signals will be dismantled. ISNA reports that Massoumeh Ebtekar told reporters on Sunday October 20: “The new satellite reception towers in Tehran that have been erected without permission and all those that […]