October 2015
7.9% Decrease in Water Reserves of Iran's Dams
Iran's dam water reserves have decreased by 7.9% compared to last year, reflecting a severe drought affecting the country. The Karkheh Dam, the largest earthen…
Rais Dana: Lack of Demand is Due to Mass Poverty
The Iranian government is facing significant economic challenges, including high unemployment and poverty, as it attempts to stimulate demand through various policies. Economist Fariborz Rais…
85 Percent of Iran's Water Resources Have Been Used
Iran's Environmental Protection Organization has reported that 85% of the country's water resources are depleted due to excessive use. Officials warn that if current trends…
The Area of Forests in Northern Iran Has 'Halved' Over Half a Century
The Iranian Department of the Environment reports a significant decline in forest areas in northern Iran, with forests halving in size over the past fifty…
The Horn of Africa is Becoming 'Drier'
Recent research indicates that the Horn of Africa, including Somalia, Djibouti, and Ethiopia, is drying out more rapidly than previously thought, contradicting earlier predictions of…
Is Desalinating Seawater Cost-Effective for Iran?
Iran is facing severe water shortages, prompting officials to consider desalination as a solution. The governor of Hormozgan has indicated that constructing desalination plants is…