ABNORMAL RAINS BECAME THE REASON FOR DALDYKAN RIVER CASE
In response to the reports made by local media on September 6th regarding changes in coloration of the Daldykan river, situated in Norilsk Industrial area, Nornickel declares:
Nornickel has investigated the reasons for temporary color change of Daldykan river located in Norilsk Industrial area. The investigation results:
In 2015-2016 the Company modernized tailings dam and tailings pipeline of hydrometallurgical shop of Nadezhda Metallu...
The Armenian Government took 24.42 ha from Armforest to construct a new landfill site. The resolution was adopted on 2 September 2016. It’s planned to project and develop a new landfill site in line with European standards in the area adjacent to Nubarashen landfill site.According to Yerevan Deputy Mayor Kamo Areyan, the allocated land area is not forest-covered, it’s not cultivated and is factually the continuation of the current urban landfill site.RA Agriculture Ministry didn&rsqu...
In the Republic
On August 30-31 no precipitation is expected. In the evening hours of 1-3 in most places short rain with thunderstorm is expected. Southern wind speed is 2-7 m/s. On August 30-31 the air temperature won’t change considerably then will go down by 5-7 degrees.
In Yerevan
On August 30-31 no precipitation is expected. In the evening hours of August 1-3 short rain with thunderstorm is expected.
ArmForest SNCO Director Martun Matevosyan summarized the results of the works carried out in the first semester of 2016, which are as follows:
• Planting 2.5 ha of forest cultures and supplementary planting of 14.9 ha.
• In autumn 2016 it's planned to carry out reforestation works in 10 ha of littoral area of Lake Sevan with the support of RA Forest Recovery and Development Fund.
• Under the contract signed between 'Teghout' CJSC and 'ArmForest' SNCO, reforestation works in the...
In the Republic
On August 29-31 no precipitation is predicted.
In the evening of September 1-2 short rain with thunderstorm is predicted.
The South wind speed is 2-7 m/s.
On August 29-31 the air temperature will go down by 2-4 degrees.
In Yerevan
On August 29-31 no precipitation is predicted.
In the evening of August 28 thunderstorm is predicted, in separate places short rain is possible.
In the Republic
On August 22-26 no precipitation is predicted.
The South wind speed is 2-7 m/s.
The air temperature will not change considerably.
In Yerevan
On August 22-26 no precipitation is predicted.
Illegal Tree Felling in Vanadzor:MP Reported on Crime
Photo and video are taken from Edmon Maruqyan Facebook page.
Attention!
On August 20-23 high temperature, as well as a high risk of fire is predicted in the valleys and foothills of the republic. It is recommended to avoid physical activity and direct sunlight.
In the Republic
In the evening of August 18 in northern regions short rain with thunderstorm is possible. On August 19-22 no precipitation is predicted.
The South wind speed is 2-7 m/s. In the evening in Ararat Valley the wind speed may exceed up to 15-20 m/s.
On August 20 the air temperature will go up by 1-2 degrees and then it will not change considerably.
In Yerevan
In the evening of August 18 thunderstorm is predicted, there’s little chance of rain. On August 19-22 no precipita...
In the Republic
On August 12-16 no precipitation is predicted.
The South wind speed is 2-7 m/s.
The air temperature will not change significantly.
In Yerevan
On August 12-16 no precipitation is predicted.
In the Republic
On August 12-16 no precipitation is predicted.
The South wind speed is 2-7 m/s.
The air temperature will not change significantly.
In Yerevan
On August 12-16 no precipitation is predicted.
Within the recent 40 years the that global material use has tripled over the past four decades, with annual global extraction of materials growing from 22 billion tonnes (1970) to 70 billion tonnes (2010). If this trend continues, they require 180 billion tonnes of materials by 2050, almost three times today’s amounts. Fast-expanding demand for materials will, however, require very large investments into new extraction and supply infrastructure and will contribute to local conflict over al...
By 2030 climate change is expected to cause approximately 250 000 additional deaths per year, from malnutrition, malaria, diarrhoea and heat stress. These data were presented at the World Health Organization (WHO) conference dedicated to impact of climate change on health, the UN official website says.
Climatic conditions such as warming and increase in humidity strongly affect water-borne diseases and diseases transmitted through insects.
Rising temperatures and variable precipitation are lik...
How to ensure 'green' transformation of society? Sociologist, Managing Director of Institute for Political Ecology (IPE), Vedran Horvat presents the problem: 'green' transformation has been launched in the world. It should cover all aspects of our vital activities and people play the most important role in this transformation. We should cover issues of ecology and social justice, equality problem and economic problems. We should realize that people involved in the system of 'green' transformatio...
In the Republic
On August 10-14 no precipitation is expected. Southern wind speed is 2-7 m/s. In the evening hours of August 10 in Ararat valley wind speed may reach up to 15-20 m/s. On August 10-11 the air temperature will go up by 2-3 degrees.
In Yerevan
On August 10-14 no precipitation is expected. In the evening hours of August 10 wind speech may exceed up to 10-20 m/s.
The countries of South Caucasus need new and innovative 'green economy', which can ensure the development of our countries and the adaptation to climate change. Political will is needed for its development in order to overcome problems connected with overexploitation and export of natural resources: moil in Azerbaijan, mining in Armenia and water resources in Georgia, as Manana Kochladze, Regional Coordinator for the Caucasus of CEE Bankwatch Network and Chairman of 'Green Alternative' Environme...
In the Republic
On August 9-13 no precipitation is predicted.
The South wind speed is 2-7 m/s.
On August 9-11 the air temperature will go up by 3-4 degrees.
In Yerevan
On August 9-13 no precipitation is predicted. In the evening the wind speed may exceed up to 18-20 m/s.
Attention!
On August 10-13 high temperature, as well as a high risk of fire is predicted in the valleys and foothills of the republic.
It is recommended to avoid physical activity and direct sunlight.
In the Republic
On August 9-13 no precipitation is predicted.
The South wind speed is 2-7 m/s.
On August 9-11 the air temperature will go up by 3-4 degrees.
In Yerevan
On August 9-13 no precipitation is predicted. In the evening the wind speed may exceed up to 18-20 m/s.
RA Energy and Natural Resources Ministry has disseminated a clarifying statement on establishing 'EnergaImpex' CJSC, which says, 'As it's may be known, different transactions of gas and electricity exchange are implemented due to the arrangements reached between the Republic of Armenia and the Islamic Republic of Iran. Based on the implications to ensure needed amounts of energy carriers in the Republic of Armenia, as well as based on the arrangements reached as a result of Iran-Armenia-Russia a...
In the Republic
On the second half of the daytime and on the first half of the night of August 4-8 in northern regions short rain with thunderstorm is predicted.
Northeast wind speed is 2-7 m/s, during the thunderstorm the wind speed may exceed up to 15-20 m/s.
On August 7-8 the air temperature will go down by 2-3 degrees.
In Yerevan
In the evening hours of August 4-8 in separate places short rain with thunderstorm is expected. In the evening hours the wind speed may exceed up to 18-20 m/...
The Fifth RECP (Resource Efficiency and Cleaner Production) Stakeholder Conference financed by the European Union took place in RA Lori Region. The conference objective is to make progress towards reduction and utilization of wastes in small and medium-sized enterprises. RECP Project is implemented by United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) within the scopes of ''Greening Economies in the Eastern Neighborhood'' (EAP Green) program.
The conference focuses on localization and d...
On August 2, current year, at 14:15 local time, (at 10:15 by Grinvich), a magnitude 3.8 earthquake was registered by the RA MES Seismic Protection Survey Seismological Network.
The geographical coordinates of the epicenter are north width 38.560 and east length 46.670 (Islamic Republic of Iran).
The hypocenter of the seismic activity was 10 kilometers beneath the surface.
The tremor measured magnitude 5 at the epicenter area.
The quake was felt in the city of Meghri with 2- 3 points.
On 1 August, at 08:46 local time, Seismological Network of Seismic Protection Service of MS RA recorded a quake of 5.0 magnitude, the epicenter of which is located in the territory of Azerbaijan.
The epicenter of the quake is located at the depth of 10 km. The strength of underground shakes made up 6-7 points. The quake was felt in the area of Artsakh, especially in Stepanakert Town and in Armenia, particularly in Syunik, Vayots Dzor and Gegharkounik Regions, as well as in Yerevan.
TO: Vladimir Shkolnikov, Senior Human Rights Advisor for South Caucasus, UN OHCHR
Juan Mendez, UN OHCHR Special Rapporteur on Torture
Maina Kiai, UN OHCHR Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Assembly and Association
Michel Forst, UN OHCHR Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders
Thorbjorn Jagland, Secretary General, Council of Europe
Nils Muiznieks, CoE Commissioner for Human Rights
Mikola Gnatovskyy, President, European Committee on the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Trea...
In the Republic
On the first half of the night and second half of the daytime of July 30-31, August 2-3 and on August 1 in most regions from time to time short rain with thunderstorm is predicted. During the thunderstorm the wind speed may exceed up to 15-20 m/s.
The Northeast wind speed is 2-7 m/s.
The air temperature will not change considerably.
In Yerevan
In the evening of July 30, on August 1 from time to time short rain with thunderstorm is predicted. In the evening of July 31, August...
On 14 July the executive recognized the eminent public domain over a number of land areas of residential areas in Davtashen District. The process is carried out within the loaning agreement 'Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Trenche- 2': the Asian Development Bank is providing 112.97 million USD.
Currently the investigation on the causes of the explosions occurred on 15 and 22 July at Alaverdi Copper Smelting Combine is in progress, which operates ACP Company, a part of Vallex Group Group Company, as Vallex Group PR Specialist Vahram Avagyan told EcoLur. 'In order to prevent such sort of wide-scale accidents, measures shall be developed based on the carried out examinations.'
What about social support to the victims, the company took the expenses of medical treatment and is willing to c...
Tree treatment works are in progress in Yerevan. As the Information and Public Relations Department of Yerevan Municipality informs, starting from 15 June several tree species have been undergoing treatment in the administrative areas of the capital using several medications. Different medications are used for flower areas. The treatment works will continue till 15 August.
In the Republic
On July 25, 28-29 in most places, in the evening hours of July 26-27 mostly in northern regions short rain with thunderstorm is expected, during the storm wind speed may exceed up to 15-20 m/s. Northeast wind speed is 2-7 m/s. The air temperature won’t change considerably.
In Yerevan
In the evening hours of July 25-29 storm is predicted, there is a chance of short rain, during the storm wind speed may reach up to 15-17 m/s.
On July 21, at 19:17, the RA MES Seismic Protection Survey Seismological Network registered a 4 magnitude earthquake in Armenia –Georgia border zone, 18km north-east of Dmanisi town.
The tremor measured magnitude 5-6 at the epicenter area.
The geographical coordinates of the epicenter are north width 41.390 and east length 44.020
The hypocenter of the seismic activity was 12 kilometers beneath the surface.
A 3-4 magnitude quake was felt in the north of Armenia, in particular, in Stepan...
Within the last seven years the fire brigades and the employees of Zangezour Biospheric Complex, military servicemen and the locals dealt with extinguishing the fire burst out in Araqsashen community and "Arevik" National Park.
As EcoLur was informed by the Ministry for Emergency States, around 250 ha was burnt down, out of which 12 ha was in "Arevik" National Park.
All the fires have been extinguished.
EcoLur has received an alarm signal from Yerevan resident that it's impossible to breathe air from from 21:00 p.m. to 01:00 a.m. because of the emissions by 'Pure Iron' CJSC and 'Armenian Titanium Production' LLC. 'On these hours an extremely heavy strink gest spread in the neighborhood, which leads to deteroriation of respiratory organs amd womitting, as well as with occasional headaches,' the alarm signal addressed to EcoLur says.
EcoLur passed the alarm signal to Nature Protection Ministry, ...
The fire resumed in Arevik National Park was extinguished entirely at around 10:28 on 19 July. As a result of fire burst in the area adjacent to Araqsashen Village around 250 ha grass-covered area has been burnt down, out of which 5 ha is located within Arevik National Park.
In the Republic
On July 20-22 no precipitation is predicted. On 23 in northern regions, on 24 in Lori, Tavush, Syunik and Artsakh short rain with thunderstorm is predicted.
The Northeast wind speed is 2-7 m/s, during the storm the wind speed may exceed up to 15-20 m/s.
On June 20-22 the air temperature will not change considerably, on 23-24 it will go down by 4-5 degrees.
In Yerevan
On July 20-24 no precipitation is predicted.
The Nature Protection Ministry informs that from 11.07.2016–15.07.2016 the State Environmental Inspection detected violations during inspections it carried out, which resulted in drawing up 17 decisions on administrative fines in the amount of 1.4 million AMD, while the total damage caused to environment was estimated in the amount of 1.66 million AMD. The sanctions imposed by the State Environmental Inspection results in 1.25 million AMD paid to the state budget.
There are high concentrations of arsenic in the underground water of Ashotcq and Armavir regions, as the project of environmental impact expert assessment and strategic evaluation of Akhuryan Water Basin Management Plan says. The project proposes to conduct a research monitoring to detect high concentrations of arsenic in the underground waters of Ashotcq and Armavir regions.
Last year around 69,000 shots were made from anti-hail stations, as 'Armenian State Hydrometeorological and Monitoring Service" SNCO Director Levon Vardanyan said at the weekly consultation held at Ministry for Emergency States on 11 July. He mentioned despite these measures the heavy rain and hail caused much damage on 10 July especially in Aragatsotn and Armavir Region. The highest class (fourth) hailing process has been recorded. In Armavir Region 21 communities were damaged, out of which 15 ...
