ecology
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Thousands years old Hevsel Gardens face destruction
Hevsel Gardens, which are listed among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, face destruction due to rubbish, debris, illegal construction and sand quarries. Selma Aslan of the TMMOB called on the public and the authorities to protect the historical heritage.
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Construction of dams in Qilêban aims to displace people
Seven dams built in Qilêban aim to displace people. Villagers say they were forcibly displaced in the 90s and the construction of dams aim to displace them again.
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Turkey uses water as weapon against NE Syria
The occupying Turkish state has cut the water off North-East Syria regions to use water as a weapon against the people. But this practice has environmental and health effects on the region and agriculture causing the spread of cholera.
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Climate change affects women's economy in Egypt
Climate change is one of the most prominent crises affecting the financial conditions of women in the recent period.
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Rîham Temo: War deepens environmental problem
Speaking about the effects of the Syrian war and conflicts on the environment, Kongra Star Ecology Committee Spokesperson Rîham Temo said that the main source of the problem is the patriarchal-state system. ROJ HOZAN
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Women of Şırnak: Rise up against destruction of nature
For two years, trees in Şırnak have been cut down. The women of Şırnak call on the people to rise up against the destruction of nature in the region.
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Middle East's largest salt lake at risk of completely drying up!
About 95% of Lake Urmia, which is one of the most important salt lakes in Iran and the largest in the Middle East, has dried up. Warn for possible dangers, experts call for urgent action to protect the lake.
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Women of Kiğı oppose mine construction: They should take their hand off our nature
A mine is planned to be built in Kiğı for the extraction of lead, silver and zinc. “Our nature has been already damaged after the construction of the dam. They want to damage our nature again,” women living in Kiğı say.
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Water scarcity in Morocco exacerbates suffering of villagers
Association of Moroccan Women’s Union president Khadija Ahlil announces that the members of the association have started digging water wells because they feel the helplessness of the village women affected by the water scarcity.
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Wildfires in Morocco deepen suffering of rural women
Women living in rural areas of Morocco have been suffering wildfires that broke out on Monday in the province of Larache, in northern Morocco. Until now, four people, including two women died of asphyxiation inside their homes.
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Mariam Assi realizes her dream of recycling
Lebanese artist Mariam Assi has realized her dream of recycling waste glass to protect the environment.
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“300,000 people suffer from water scarcity in Tunisia”
300,000 people suffer from water scarcity in Tunisia, according to the report released by the Tunisian Forum for Economic and Social Rights (FTDES).
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Lake Van suffers from drought, pollution
Lake Van has been suffering from drought and environmental pollution. Calling on authorities to take urgent measures, ecologists drew attention to the fact that the water level of the lake has dropped compared to previous years.
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Environmental and health benefits of eco-friendly construction in Tunisia
The Consulting and Business Corporation organized the 14th Eco-friendly Construction Energy Control and Renewal Exhibition on June 22–23 with the motto, "Eco-Friendly Building: The Next Building Revolution”.
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“Deliberate pollution of the Jaghjagh River is an environmental war against people”
The Jaqhjagh River pollution has put the people living near it at risk from life-threatening diseases.
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She decorates her neighborhood with flowers
52-year-old Fahda Jawhar has turned her neighborhood into an eco-friendly and enjoyable neighborhood by planting flowers and plants.
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“Turkey aims to leave people without water as a method of warfare”
Stating that Turkey aims to leave people without water as a method of warfare by cutting off the water of the Euphrates River, Rewşen Hacim said that the international community should see the ongoing rights violation in NE Syria.
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“Chemical weapons have destructive effects on nature”
Environmental specialist Jîno Xalid drew attention to the destructive effects of chemical weapons on people, nature and animals. “These effects cause the migration of people and animals,” she said.
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Drought fueled by climate change may last years
Stating that the drought caused by climate change, the lack of a good water management system and the damage to nature may last for years, Şagûl Ebûbekir calls for an urgent solution.
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Deforestation in Şenyayla: They invest in war not forest
Trees in the Şenyayla region are being cut down for the construction of a new outpost. “They invest in war not forest,” Menekşe Kızıldere said that this issue is the issue of the whole country.