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Anup Shah, A. S. (2001, January 21). The kosovo crisis. Retrieved from http://www.globalissues.org/article/126/the-kosovo-crisis

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This article/blog was written by Arben Salihu from Balkans-Regional Reporting & Sustainable Training. He clearly points out very important issues on how the current situation in the village of Dardhishte that is near the chimney Kosova A is affecting many residents’ lives. Many residents are blaming KEK as a result of many dead family members. However, on the other side, some KEK representatives are accepting the fault but still claiming that there is nothing to be done considering that there is no sufficient budget to build a pro-environment plant house that would not cause harm at no one. This article tackles the deep reality of many Kosovars who are suffering from this issue therefore; it would be a very good article to find arguments.This article is in general about Kosovo’s war and after effects, mainly about the crisis.It tells how illegal Uranium was used schools and media stations, oil refineries and other chemical factories, were amongst the major NATO targets, causing environmental concerns for the region, as well as violating international law.

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Bekteshi, F. (2001). Challenges Facing Kosovo *. Retrieved September 18, 2011, from REC Kosovo  http://sector.rec.org/assistance/urban/kosovo.pdf*

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This online article argues on how the neighbors of the “Taukbashçe” neighborhood are complaining about the destruction of the environment, the fountain, and the noise of the tractors’ tanks. According to the citizens, the ones who are responsible for all this are the employers of the “Hortikultura” Company. They argue that every day, 15 to 20 tractor tanks fill their reservoirs with water from the fountain. These tanks are doing damage to the environment and are making a lot of noise. Seems like, the reason that the employers are taking this huge amount of water is not just for watering, but rather for other purposes.

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Firdezi Bekteshi, F.B. (2011, September 20). Challenges Facing Kosovo. Retrieved 20
      September 2011, from, http://sector.rec.org/assistance/urban/kosovo.pdf

Firdezi Bekteshi is the author of the article named “Challenges Facing Kosovo.” The journal article is written in English. Some of the main points discussed are the major environmental issues that Kosovo has been facing for a long time. Water waste and industrial pollution are considered as some heavy environmental problems that are present in our country. Poor management of waste is also a crucial problem; people show little interest in reducing the quantity of such dangerous waste or recycling them, which later lead to other major issues, such as affecting in human’s health.

Fetah Halili, F. H. (2009, June). National background report on environmental research for kosovo (under unscr 1244). Retrieved fromhttp://www.wbcinco.net/attach/1Report_Kosovo_UNSCR1244.pdf

This article says nothing more or less then everything about Kosovo’s environment. It talks about its framework, research projects on environmental issues. It also includes a SWOT analysis for Kosovo’s environment strength.

Frese, S. D., Klitgaard, R., & Pedersen, E. K. (n.d.). Environmental Management in Kosovo . PDF. Retrieved September 19, 2011, from  http://rudar.ruc.dk/bitstream/1800/210/1/Environmental_management_in.pdf

This online article is about the project that is related to the environmental management in Kosovo. It focuses in the huge impact that Trepca (lead and zinc mining facility) causes to the environment. The investigation tried to determine the extent of the heavy metal pollution of the nearby river and found that the mining waste is a source of heavy metal pollution to the river. Also this project argues that the pollution contains health risk to the population. This project analyzes some tools which might help Kosovo’s environmental management of Trepca in the futureDidde Frese, Signe, S. D. F., Klitgaard, Rune, R. K., & Kock Pedersen, Eske, E. K. P. (2003/04). Environmental management in kosovo - heavy metal emission from trepca.. Retrieved from http://rudar.ruc.dk/bitstream/1800/210/1/Environmental_management_in.pdf

This online article is about the project that is related to the environmental management in Kosovo. It focuses in the huge impact that Trepca (lead and zinc mining facility) causes to the environment. The investigation tried to determine the extent of the heavy metal pollution of the nearby river and found that the mining waste is a source of heavy metal pollution to the river. Also this project argues that the pollution contains health risk to the population. This project analyzes some tools which might help Kosovo’s environmental management of Trepca in the future. 

This study points out the conditions of the Trepca mine and the environmental impact that it has on the life of the nearby citizens. It talks on how Kosovo should not advance economically while damaging the environment but should rather advance environmentally and by this create situations where it would benefit in both aspects, the economic aspect and the environmental one.

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Firdezi Bekteshi, F.B. (2011, September 20). Challenges Facing Kosovo. Retrieved 20
      September 2011, from, http://sector.rec.org/assistance/urban/kosovo.pdf

Firdezi Bekteshi is the author of the article named “Challenges Facing Kosovo.” The journal article is written in English. Some of the main points discussed are the major environmental issues that Kosovo has been facing for a long time. Water waste and industrial pollution are considered as some heavy environmental problems that are present in our country. Poor management of waste is also a crucial problem; people show little interest in reducing the quantity of such dangerous waste or recycling them, which later lead to other major issues, such as affecting in human’s health.

Fetah Halili, F. H. (2009, June). National background report on environmental research for kosovo (under unscr 1244). Retrieved fromhttp://www.wbcinco.net/attach/1Report_Kosovo_UNSCR1244.pdf

This article says nothing more or less then everything about Kosovo’s environment. It talks about its framework, research projects on environmental issues. It also includes a SWOT analysis for Kosovo’s environment strength.

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Hjortberg, A. S., & Wingqvist, G. Ö. (2008). Kosovo environment and climate analysis. University of Gothenburg, Retrieved September 18, 2011,  from http://www.sida.se/Global/Countries%20and%20regions/Europe%20incl.%20Central%20Asia/Kosovo/Environmental%20policy%20brief%20Kosovo.pdfThis article was written by Hjotberg and Wingqvist from University of Gothenburg and it argues about the environment issues that Kosovo is currently facing and it describes the reasons why do these issues happen. Therefore, considering that this article stresses one of the most important issues that Kosovo is dealing nowadays, it might be useful to find argument and argue about this topicWingqvist, G. Ö. (2008). Kosovo environment and climate analysis. University of Gothenburg, Retrieved September 18, 2011,  from http://www.sida.se/Global/Countries%20and%20regions/Europe%20incl.%20Central%20Asia/Kosovo/Environmental%20policy%20brief%20Kosovo.pdf

This article was written by Hjotberg and Wingqvist from University of Gothenburg and it argues about the environment issues that Kosovo is currently facing and it describes the reasons why do these issues happen. Therefore, considering that this article stresses one of the most important issues that Kosovo is dealing nowadays, it might be useful to find argument and argue about this topic.

This research paper discusses several environmental conditions and issues within the territory of Kosovo but from a different point of view – a point of view which would help Sweden to identify the ways in which it could help Kosovo in improving in the environmental conditions in Kosovo and by this also help Kosovo to get closer in meeting EU standards.

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Isufi, F., Gashi, G., Ramadani, I., & Bulliqi, S. (2007). Electric power, environmental problem in Kosovo. Retrieved September 17, 2011, from World Scientific and Engineering Academy and Society (WSEAS) Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA ©2007 website: http://dl.acm.org/.cfm?id=1974193

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CONCLUSION: The article is about the environmental situation of the post-war Kosovo. War played a substantial role in the poor environmental condition; therefore it aims to address this issue. The three main criteria used to evaluate the environmental problems are: the severity of the problem, the economical impact in the environment and the impact of pollution in the health of citizens.

Kosovo, U. (2010, April 12). Environment and Climate Change. In Environment and

Climate Change. Retrieved September 19, 2011, from

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UNDP in Kosovo posted an article about Environment and Climate Change. It tells that Environment has not been on the high agenda for the Kosovo government. During the transition period from a socialist into a market economy, environmental issues were constantly neglected in Kosovo. The Government of Kosovo is equipped with most legislation covering the issue of environment; yet, there is a great lack of human and institutional capacity regarding their implementation and enforcement. The climate is changing, and humans are at least, in part, responsible. This is a scientifically proven fact that was recognized by the Nobel Peace Prize in 2008. The consequences of this change and of climate variability are being felt all over the globe – and Kosovo is not an exception.

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Luhaj, L. (2011, September 18). Gjelbërimi Përballë Thatësisë . Zeri Info. Retrieved September 19, 2011, from http://www.zeri.info/artikulli/27/27/34290/gjelberimi-perballe-thatesise/

The point of this online article is that even though there are a lot of parks in Prishtina, people are not trying to maintain it, as they should. There are litters everywhere; most of the wooden chairs are damaged, which does not give any good image of our behavior. Although Kosovo’s Municipality had done some investigation for finding better ways to maintain the parks, still is the citizen’s responsibility for their negligence. This source is very useful and the information is reliable since we have also the citizens’ comments toward the maintenance of the parks.

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Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning. (2003, April 26).Kosovo state of the environment report. Retrieve fromhttp://enrin.grida.no/htmls/kosovo/Kosovo_SOE_part1.pdf

 This other article say basically everything about Kosovo and its environment. It starts with what type of climate Kosovo has, to continue with Impacts of economy in environment, transportation and to end it up with the hazardous waste and hazardous materialsin the health of citizens.

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Luhaj, L. (2011, September 18). Gjelbërimi Përballë Thatësisë . Zeri Info. Retrieved September 19, 2011, from http://www.zeri.info/artikulli/27/27/34290/gjelberimi-perballe-thatesise/

The point of this online article is that even though there are a lot of parks in Prishtina, people are not trying to maintain it, as they should. There are litters everywhere; most of the wooden chairs are damaged, which does not give any good image of our behavior. Although Kosovo’s Municipality had done some investigation for finding better ways to maintain the parks, still is the citizen’s responsibility for their negligence. This source is very useful and the information is reliable since we have also the citizens’ comments toward the maintenance of the parks.

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Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning. (2003, April 26).Kosovo state of the environment report. Retrieve fromhttp://enrin.grida.no/htmls/kosovo/Kosovo_SOE_part1.pdf

This other article say basically everything about Kosovo and its environment. It starts with what type of climate Kosovo has, to continue with Impacts of economy in environment, transportation and to end it up with the hazardous waste and hazardous materials.

This report gives a lot charts, data, facts, and figures regarding Kosovo’s environment and natural resources. It gives insights on all factors which are related to the environment and the pollution in Kosovo (i.e. economic growth, environment related diseases, vehicle distribution, etc.) All the data are given in order to prove that the reason why Kosovo has pollution issues is uncontrolled economic growth.

MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND SPATIAL PLANNING. (2006, April).Kosovo environmental action plan 2006 – 2010. Retrieved from

http://waterwiki.net/images/b/b9/KosovoEnvActionPlan.pdf

 In In this article the Ministry of environment and spatial planning explains what the government of Kosovo at that time had in plan for Kosovo’s environment were. Moreover, they talked about climate change, air quality etc. In other words they talked about what are their plans for Kosovo’s future 4 years.

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The third source is a research document published by three student of University of Prishtina named “Air pollution in the area around the Mining Complex Trepça in Kosovo.” Furthermore, they did a lot of research and came up with a very specific presentation of the problem of Trepca. They say that Kosovo is threatened by the toxic metals especially Mitrovica which has a high level of pollution with the dust particles where the maximum value reaches 5560.8 mg/m2/day that is 20 times more than WHO recommends. With all the details that they found the authors came to conclusion that these toxic metals from Trepca represent immediate health risks to the adjacent residential areas through uncontrolled emissions of airborne dust. And they suggest that this problem has to be treated as a long-term one, measuring the airborne dust concentration in the air as well as the percentage of the toxics in air. This way the air quality will be better and the dust percentage will be lower. The criterion of this problem is the health condition of the citizens as well as the cost of solving this problem. Nontheless, UNDP project in another article (source) said that they already informed the government for this problem and they have a plan how to solve it. Moreover, they will find out the levels of the pollution of mining in, will create underground waters, superficial waters such as streams and rivers etc.

Signe Didde Frese - Rune Klitgaard - Eske Kock P. (2003-2004). Heavy Metal emission

from Trepca. In Environmental Management in Kosovo. Retrieved September 19, 2011,

from http://rudar.ruc.dk/bitstream/1800/210/1/Environmental_management_in.pdf

This article is about the management of environment in Kosovo and about Heavy Metal emission from Trepca. The project focuses on the environmental impact that a huge dormant lead and zinc mining facility, named Trepca causes. The natural science investigations have thus focused on to determine the extent of the heavy metal pollution of the nearby river and found that the mining waste is still a very significant source of heavy metal pollution to the river, where the levels of in particular lead and cadmium were found to many times higher than WHO standards. The project continues to contextualise how and why environmental issues as Trepca might be tackled and prioritised when considering that Kosovo has many other development issues to tackle, such as poverty, lack of economic growth and lack of safe drinking water for its inhabitants, and only has very limited funds available.

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Uof the problem of Trepca. They say that Kosovo is threatened by the toxic metals especially Mitrovica which has a high level of pollution with the dust particles where the maximum value reaches 5560.8 mg/m2/day that is 20 times more than WHO recommends. With all the details that they found the authors came to conclusion that these toxic metals from Trepca represent immediate health risks to the adjacent residential areas through uncontrolled emissions of airborne dust. And they suggest that this problem has to be treated as a long-term one, measuring the airborne dust concentration in the air as well as the percentage of the toxics in air. This way the air quality will be better and the dust percentage will be lower. The criterion of this problem is the health condition of the citizens as well as the cost of solving this problem. Nontheless, UNDP project in another article (source) said that they already informed the government for this problem and they have a plan how to solve it. Moreover, they will find out the levels of the pollution of mining in, will create underground waters, superficial waters such as streams and rivers etc.

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United Nations Development Programme, U. N. D. P. (2010). Environment and climate change. Retrieved from http://www.kosovo.undp.org/?cid=2,124

This article speaks about the level of environmental awareness and action in the post-war Kosovo. It also explains the first steps which have been taken in making environment a part of the Kosovan government agenda and how Kosovo will benefit from the experiences that other countries had in this field during the past.

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