14/12/2018

Czech Specialists Found Carcinogenic Chemical Substance Dioxin in Household Eggs in Alaverdi

EcoLur On 10 December, Czech scientists presented in Yerevan the findings of the research they carried out in Akhtala, Alaverdi and Shnogh communities in Lori Region in the frames of ‘Industrial Pollution in Lori Region’ conference. Still in the summer, the Czech specialists took samples from community land areas, riverbed, residents’ hair, as well as eggs from households during their…

2018 0 2 min read
12/12/2018

Toxic heavy metals were found near people’s houses in Northern Armenia

Press release from December 10, 2018 Toxic heavy metals were found near people’s houses in Northern Armenia. The local industry is to blame, Czech scientists say ALAVERDI/YEREVAN – The vicinity of mining and metallurgical enterprises in Lori Province, Armenia, is likely to be contaminated with dangerous chemicals, mainly copper, exceeding legal standards and hygienic norms. Local hotspots having direct impact…

2018 0 3 min read