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17:23 May 20, 2013 | Climate Change | Armavir
Aram Gabrielyan: Hail Should Be Struggled and Not AccustomedThis year the hail caused heaviest damage to Armavir Region on 12 and 17 May, where 46 families incurred damage from the hail on 12 May, while the damage caused from the hail of 17 May is still being...
15:58 May 17, 2013 | Climate Change | Vayots Dzor
Who Will Pay Fines for Forest Cut Down Under Jermuk-1 SHHP Project 
The State Environmental Inspection of Nature Protection Ministry has issued an antedated positive opinion to Jermuk – 1 SHHP, when the construction was at full speed and Arpa riverbed has already been...
15:06 May 17, 2013 | Climate Change | Tavush
Initiatives Applied to Ombudsman for “Khachaghbyur-2” SHHP“Trchkan” and Pan-Armenian Environmental Front civic initiative members have applied to RA Human Rights Defender Karen Andreasyan in regard with the problems arisen due to the construction of “Khachaghbyur-2” SHHP...
11:32 May 17, 2013 | Climate Change
Nature Protection Ministry Working Group Established for “Martziget-1” SHHP Projectpon Nature Protection Minister Aram Harutyunyan’s order a working group has been established for “Martziget-1” SHHP project...
17:30 May 16, 2013 | Climate Change
Mount Ararat Glacier Reduced by 2.5 Square Kilometers for 25 Years The glacier on Mount Ararat used to be 8 square kilometers 100 years ago, but it has reduced during this 20-25 years and now it’s 5.5 square kilometers,” said Aram Gabrielyan, Climate Change Framework Convention National...
15:35 May 16, 2013 | Climate Change | Lori
Armenian MP Edmon Maruqyan Gives Advice to Martz Residents How to Fight against SHHP ConstructionArmenian MP Edmon Maruqyan visited Martz Village, Lori Region, where the villagers are fighting against the construction of “Martziget - 1” SHHP...
14:11 May 14, 2013 | Climate Change | Lori
What Is Future for Stepanavan? (Photos) Stepanavan residents are concerned they will lose their rest zone because of the new SHHP. “Shumen” LLC intend to construct a “Stepanavan-2” SHHP on the Chqnagh River. Nevertheless, as Stepanavan Municipality Agriculture...
14:15 May 10, 2013 | Climate Change
Climate Change rates in Armenia Leave Behind World IndicatorsThe air temperature in Armenia rose by 1.1 degree within 50 years. The measurements were carried out in 2012 as compared with those in 1960. Similar measurements were conducted in 2006 and...
13:26 May 06, 2013 | Climate Change | Lori
Martz Residents Threw Pipes for Martziget – 1 SHHP into GorgeOn 5 May Martz villagers, about 50 people, threw three pipes designed for the construction of Martziget-1 SHHP into the gorge. The SHHP should be constructed by “Martzenergy” LLC...
14:05 May 03, 2013 | Climate Change
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Funded Construction of 24 SHHPsThe European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has funded the construction of 24 SHHPs. The EBRD has replied to EcoLur providing details about funding and terms and conditions...
15:26 May 02, 2013 | Climate Change | Aragatsotn
Advisor to Ombudsman: People Get Deprived of Water and Living Means Due to SHHPsHuman Rights Defender's Office has circulated a press release in regard with the problem in Ujan Village caused by SHHPs. 'We learned from the mass media that more than 1000 villagers blocked the road in Ujan Village...
12:14 May 02, 2013 | Climate Change | Vayots Dzor
Shatin: Even Half an Hour Didn’t Pass When Road Was Blocked, Blood May Be Shed Clashes occur in Shatin Village because of 'Yegheg' SHHP. The village has partitioned into those who are 'against” and 'for' the construction. - We opposed to it, blocked the road, but they set the whole village against...
18:22 April 26, 2013 | Climate Change
No Rivers Remained in Armenia The rivers in Armenia face serious problems because of SHHPs. Aram Gabrielyan, Climate Change Framework Convention National Focal Point Coordinator...
20:05 April 19, 2013 | Climate Change | Aragatsotn
No Public Hearings for SHP Construction in ByurakanNo public hearings were held on “Amberd” SHP construction project in Byurakan. This information was passed to EcoLur from Public Relations
15:29 April 18, 2013 | Climate Change
What Is Prerequisite for Effectiveness of SHHP Operation?The most effective and shortest way to regulate the operation of SHPPs is to withdraw them from the regulation field of RA Public Services Regulatory Commission. This reply was given to “Blejan” NGO Chairman Liana Asoyan’s request by “Khazer” NGO...
15:10 April 18, 2013 | Climate Change | Vayots Dzor
Though Yeghegis River State deteriorated, Residents Support Construction of 9th SHHPThe 9th SHHP in succession will be construction on the Yeghegis River. Yeghegnadzor Aarhus Center Coordinator Narek Beglaryan informs about this on www.aarhus.am website. It’s about “Tigran Mets” SHHP...
15:51 April 16, 2013 | Climate Change
How Effectively 144 SHPs Operate?The effectiveness of 144 SHHPs currently operating is rather contradictory. Despite this fact, their number is expected to increase by 70...
17:37 April 11, 2013 | Climate Change | Vayots Dzor
Another SHP in Vayots Dzor RegionThe public hearings for the construction project of “Tigran Mets” SHP submitted by “Rus&Har” LLC will be held in Yeghegis Village...
17:13 April 11, 2013 | Climate Change | Vayots Dzor
Another Public Hearing for “Nane” SHP on 12 AprilThe public hearings for the construction project of “Nane” SHP submitted by “AratesEnergy” LLC for the specialized opinion, public opinion, opinions of affected community head...
12:51 April 10, 2013 | Climate Change | Lori | Yerevan
Problems of “Martziget-1” Small HPP Discussed around Greens Soup (Photos)The environmental activists raised the problems of “Martziget-1” Small HPP gathering around greens soup. Reminder: on 7 April a group of environmentalists visited Martz Village...
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