ecology in the East

Scientists explain what made deadly Dubai downpours heavier

Scientists explain what made deadly Dubai downpours heavier

Circumstantial evidence points to climate change as worsening the deadly deluge that just flooded Dubai and other parts of the Persian Gulf, but scientists didn't discover the definitive fingerprints of greenhouse gas-triggered warming they …

Turkish scientists designe robot bees

Turkish scientists designe robot bees

Türkiye’s Middle East Technical University (METU) in Ankara has received an award for developing “robot bees” that can feed their real …

Istanbul hosting large-scale environment Forum

Istanbul hosting large-scale environment Forum

The first edition of the Environment Forum, an event organized by Anadolu Agency, opened in Istanbul on Thursday. As nature suffers from the drawbacks of industrialization and technological developments, "timely and …

Azerbaijan and Iran discuss Caspian Sea protection

Azerbaijan and Iran discuss Caspian Sea protection

First Deputy Prime Minister of Azerbaijan Shahin Mustafayev met with Vice-President and Head of Department of Environment Ali Salajegheh on October 20, according to the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers of Azerbaijan. …

Vice President of Iran arrives in Azerbaijan

Vice President of Iran arrives in Azerbaijan

Vice President of Iran and Head of the Department of Environment Ali Salajegheh has arrived in Azerbaijan on October 19, 2022, the Iranian embassy in Azerbaijan said. The Vice President will participate in the 6th Conference of the …

Turkey plans to launch world's first green tourism program

Turkey plans to launch world's first green tourism program

Turkey is going to be the first in the world to launch a national program of green or eco-tourism, which involves the introduction of global sustainable development practices into the tourism industry and the reduction of environmental …

Forest fire rages in Antalya

Forest fire rages in Antalya

A forest fire broke out in southern Turkey in Antalya. It became known that the fire started near the Konyaaltı district, which is located in the west of the city. "More than 20 vehicles, including five helicopters and four …

Turkey to adopt climate strategy

Turkey to adopt climate strategy

By the end of this year, Turkey will publish the Climate Strategy and Action Plan that will become the basis of the country's long-term environmental policy, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said addressing the participants of …

Lake Van shrinks as climate crisis fuels water retreat

Lake Van shrinks as climate crisis fuels water retreat

For first-time visitors, the cracked land surrounding Lake Van may seem like a natural geographic feature. However, it is actually the latest sign of a nationwide drought worsened by the climate crisis. A wider basin that includes …

Taliban to protect forests

Taliban to protect forests

The Taliban movement (banned in Russia) has established a military unit under the name of “Green Unit” to prevent deforestation in the country, the Afghan Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock said. Deputy …