Environment News
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Iran ready to boost environmental cooperation with China: Official
Tehran, IRNA – Head of Iran’s Department of Environment Ali Salajegheh has said that his country is ready to cooperate with China on environmental issues as part of a 25-year comprehensive cooperation agreement between the two countries.
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Iran’s forests expanded by 15% in 20 years: World Bank
Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s forests have expanded by 15% in 20 years ending in 2021, according to a report by the World Bank.
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Iran reports major increase in its wildlife population
Tehran, IRNA – A senior official at Iran’s Department of Environment has announced a 35% increase in wildlife population in different areas of the country over the past two years.
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‘Qiz Qalasi Dam symbol of Iran-Azerbaijan friendship’
Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Energy Minister, Ali Akbar Mehrabian has described the Qiz Qalasi Dam, a joint project with the Republic of Azerbaijan, which is designed and built by Iranian engineers and contractors, as a symbol of friendship and affection between the people of the two countries.
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Iran actively protecting endangered migratory birds: Official
Tehran, IRNA – The Iranian Department of Environment (DoE) is taking measures to protect dozens of endangered species of birds that migrate to the country during winter, a senior official at the department has announced.
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Iran says committed to global efforts to create clean Earth
Tehran, IRNA - Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kanaani says Iran is committed to global efforts to combat environmental disasters and their destructive consequences.
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Iran inaugurates biogas plant to reduce carbon emission
Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Deputy Minister of Energy Mahmoud Kamaani says the operation of a wastewater treatment plant in western Tehran would help annually prevent the release of 220,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide gas, which has a significant environmental impact.
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UN agency welcomes release of convicted environmentalists in Iran
Tehran, IRNA – The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has welcomed Iran’s announcement of the release of four convicted conservationists who had been imprisoned in the country.
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Four environmentalists among convicts pardoned by Leader: Lawyer
Tehran, IRNA – Four environmentalists who had been convicted of security-related charges in Iran were released earlier this week upon an amnesty granted by Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
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Tehran’s Iconic tower goes dark for 'Earth Hour'
Tehran, IRNA- The illuminating light of Azadi Tower, a national symbol and one of the landmarks in the Iranian capital, was switched off to mark the Earth Hour on Saturday evening.