Panorama.am
19:58 30/01/2007
TRANSPORT POLLUTES AIR IN YEREVAN BY 90 PERCENT
The air in Yerevan is polluted by transport by 90 percent. Expert
alarm that clouds of dust have been formed because of air
pollution. Under these conditions, the issue of green zones has become
important. German experts say in case of planting enough trees air
pollution may be down by 40 percent.
Armen Saghatelyan, ecolosphere research center head, said several
factors must be considered while planting green zones, including
esthetic requirements, climate, sustainability of plants and the
qualities to absorb hazardous materials.
Hay Forest state non-commercial organization says the organizations
that plant trees must also take further care of them. The organization
refuses to cooperate with those companies and individuals that refuse
to take care of trees after planting them.
Source: Panorama.am