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Category Archives: Iraq

Mar192018

National Geographic | The Explosive Battle to Build an Iraqi National Park

Country, External Content, IraqBy ConEnvObsMarch 19, 2018

Amid land mines, militants, and air strikes, conservationists are trying to carve out a protected area in the war-torn country. Can they succeed?

Feb272018

Save the Tigris and Iraqi Marshes Campaign | Tigris River Pollution in Baghdad: Challenges and Recommendations

Country, External Content, IraqBy ConEnvObsFebruary 27, 2018

This report finds that the water quality of the Tigris River has deteriorated in recent times and pollutants have left an imprint on the population. Wastewater from various sources flows directly into the river: in particular increasing levels of industrial and public service discharges.

Feb42018

Washington Post | The Islamic State’s toxic farewell: Environmental sabotage and chronic disease

Country, External Content, IraqBy ConEnvObsFebruary 4, 2018

The Islamic State footprint on Iraq’s environment may be unprecedented and permanent, with a toxic legacy that includes wide-scale cattle deaths, fields that no longer yield edible crops and chronic breathing complications in children and the elderly, doctors and experts said.

Jan72018

Foreign Policy Concepts | A Look At Iraq’s Water Crisis And Geopolitics Of Irrigation

Country, External Content, IraqBy ConEnvObsJanuary 7, 2018

Interview with Dr. Hassan Janabi, Iraq’s Minister of Water Resources on the developing water crisis in the country.

Dec52017

PAX | Living under a black sky: Conflict pollution and environmental health concerns in Iraq

Country, External Content, IraqBy ConEnvObsDecember 5, 2017

Living under a black sky revealed how the conflict in Iraq has left a toxic trail of destruction,which could have severe health consequences for communities and reconstruction efforts.

Nov142017

National Geographic | Climate Change and Water Woes Drove ISIS Recruiting in Iraq

Country, External Content, IraqBy ConEnvObsNovember 14, 2017

Battered by shifting resources, desperate farmers were driven into terror recruiters’ clutches. Can it happen again?

Nov12017

Björnham et al | The 2016 Al-Mishraq sulphur plant fire: Source and health risk area estimation

External Content, IraqBy ConEnvObsNovember 1, 2017

This study used remote observations to model the atmospheric dispersion of sulphur dioxide from a fire at the Al Mishraq sulphur plant near Mosul, estimated casualties corresponded well with those reported.

Sep272017

UN Environment | Environmental issues in areas retaken from ISIL Mosul, Iraq

Country, External Content, IraqBy ConEnvObsSeptember 27, 2017

This rapid scoping assessment was primarily based on observational walkover surveys, and focus group discussions and interviews with government experts, academics and UN agencies.

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Conflict and Environment Observatory (CEOBS) @detoxconflict ·
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Enlightening interview with the State Scientific Technical Center for Nuclear and Radiation Safety #ZaporizhzhiaNPP
Describes the risks to reactors & engine room, staff instructions, & how a cold shutdown would work (as is advocated by the state regulator)

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Чи стане Запорізька АЕС новим Чорнобилем?

Ситуація навколо Запорізької АЕС, яка перебуває під контролем армії РФ, ...

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Richard Pearshouse @RPearshouse ·
11 Aug 1557843387256037376

With renewed concerns of fighting around #Ukraine's #Zaporizhzya nuclear power plant, here's a brief🧵on what the laws of war say [1/5] https://twitter.com/rafaelmgrossi/status/1557833473934737408

Rafael MarianoGrossi @rafaelmgrossi

I’ve told #UNSC today that the situation at #Zaporizhzya NPP was alarming. Military actions jeopardizing nuclear safety and security must stop immediately. An @iaeaorg mission would allow us to carry out needed technical activities and provide a stabilizing influence.

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Conflict and Environment Observatory (CEOBS) @detoxconflict ·
11 Aug 1557786814680793088

See also this interview with Kali Rubaii of Purdue University, who also shared some similar insights recently on NPR https://www.npr.org/2022/08/09/1116455579/iraqis-have-been-exposed-to-the-effects-of-burn-pits-for-more-than-10-years?t=1660160092819

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Conflict and Environment Observatory (CEOBS) @detoxconflict ·
11 Aug 1557786812269076481

Great news for the US Veterans exposed to toxic burn pit emissions.

Thanks to @johnismay for letting us highlight that local civilians were also exposed to burn pit smoke, and likely for a longer duration - helping them seek justice should be next #Iraq #Afghanistan #Syria

The New York Times @nytimes

President Biden signed a bill on Wednesday expanding medical benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits. What are they, and how did they harm U.S. troops? Here's what to know. https://nyti.ms/3vUbdrS

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Conflict and Environment Observatory (CEOBS) @detoxconflict ·
11 Aug 1557756898652340226

Energoatom also reporting that the 'domestic sewage pumping station' was damaged, plus more radiation sensors

Even if this ended with a click, the site is going to require significant environmental remediation in addition to the big safety inspection

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Енергоатом 🇺🇦

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Conflict and Environment Observatory (CEOBS) @detoxconflict ·
11 Aug 1557743339398516736

Energoatom have posted photographs of the damaged fire station https://t.me/energoatom_ua/8847

n.b. this is not the main fire station within the NPP which is here - https://www.google.com/maps/@47.5040702,34.6074215,3a,75y,105.38h,83.71t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s5W0W1E42dRQ5Ps1QMMd12w!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

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