Gholamreza Shariati Andarati, a representative of the parliament, in an interview with Simin Ruzgard: It is not possible to consider everything that has happened in dam construction in the country completely defensible.

According to him, the main cause of tension and problems in Khuzestan province is definitely the issue of proper water management. However, he also believes that not all problems can be attributed to water management in this province. Given the repeated dam constructions in the past three decades in the country and considering the recent […]...

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The syndrome of restlessness in the era of neglecting environmental assessments / The harmonious melody of Koosar.

When talking about the dams built on the rivers of Iran, you should be careful; make sure your words do not question the sanctity of these structures; dam construction has become so sacred for some groups in Iran that they consider any criticism as blasphemy and want to destroy your reputation. Dam construction has become […]...

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“Forgotten Earth, the death of the land; truths about the death of Iran’s land / Sam Khorshrooifar”

These days, when we talk about the environment in Iran, everyone immediately thinks of drought and water scarcity; an undeniable phenomenon resulting from corrupt management and exacerbated by climate change, which is taking away our ability to live in this land as Iranians. But there is another tragedy that is perhaps less talked about: the […]...

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Where is the source of the crisis of “water”? / Ahmad Alavi

The “water crisis” has now turned into one of the major economic, environmental, and socio-political crises in Iran. This crisis did not occur suddenly and unexpectedly, but it is the result of a historical process over the past four decades. Reckless consumption and non-compliance with scientific standards, as well as lack of investment in restructuring […]...

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The Social and Environmental Impacts of the Construction of Sardasht Dam / Mohammad Momenzadeh

The dam is one of the largest structures created by humans. The purpose of dams is to generate electricity, store water, and control floods. Dam construction has impacts on downstream areas and even the climate. Four years have passed since the construction of the Sardasht Dam. The construction of the Sardasht Dam has had impacts […]...

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“The Relationship between Dam Construction and Public Dissatisfaction in Khuzestan / Bahar Abbasi”

Peaceful protests by the people of Khuzestan against reckless dam construction and water crisis began on Friday, July 16, 2021. These protests were met with violence by law enforcement and security forces, resulting in the death of at least 10 young protesters and the arrest and injury of hundreds more. Some also tried to portray […]...

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