In Kurdistan, where ecological plunder is intensifying, 28 mining projects have received “EIA not required” decisions since the beginning of the year. Umut Şener, a member of Polen Ecology Collective, said that the plunder in Kurdistan is an extension of the 50 years of special war policies.
Third Hydroelectric plant will be built on the Hêzil Stream that flows through the Qileban district at a cost of 810 million liras.
Adnan Şenbayram, Co-Spokesperson of the Ecology Association Branch, warned that the geography of Şirnex will become completely barren if the tree cutting continues and called for support for the weekly statement and sapling planting campaign they will launch.
Thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes due to ongoing forest fires in Izmir, Manisa and Aydın.
ESÇEVDER Chair Sadık Yurtman stated that they will stand against Cengiz Holding's mining project in Eskişehir and called for an information meeting on August 15.
A fire broke out in Simaqî neighborhood of Şankuş district of Amed and damaged vineyards.
A forest fire broke out in the Simaqî Neighborhood of Şankuş district.
New images of forest destruction by rangers in the Gabar Mountain region have emerged.
“We will not give these places to the companies,” said citizens protesting against mining exploration on the Hesandin Plateau.
Hasandin Plateau, one of the lifeblood of Pasûr district, is targeted by companies seeking mines. DEM Party deputy Serhat Eren stated that the region is wanted to be dehumanized with mining activities and said: “We will not allow any company.”
Trees are being cut down for a copper mine that threatens residential areas in Licê. Ahmet İnan from the Amed Bar Association, who applied for a "stay of execution", said: "Villages that were evacuated in the 90s are now being destroyed by mines."
Şirnex Bar Association stated that they will take the necessary initiatives against the nature plunder in Botan and that they are following the process.
A forest fire broke out in Menderes district of Izmir. The fire is being intervened from the air and land.
While mining companies continue to work in the Sefine region of Cudî, the region is being destroyed by detonating dynamite.
In the Gabar Mountain region, where ecological destruction is at an extreme level, new patrols are being built for the "security" of the oil pipeline.