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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.

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Bajraktari, K. (2007, March 15). Environmental Deterioration risks Kosovo'sfuture*. Retrieved September 18, 2011, from KIJAC      Works cited:

Arben Salihu, A.S. (2005, February 21). Kosovo Pollution Fears. Retrieved, 20 September 2011, from,
http://wwwiwpr.kijacnews.net/vnews/display.v/ART/2007/03/15/45f7e6cb94798*

The second source is an article published by Kreshnik Bajrtaktari in KIJAC – Kosovo Institute of Journalism and Communication named “Environmental Deterioration Risks Kosovo’s Future”. This article writes about the idea of producing the Kosova C energy plant. They argue that this is not a good idea. First, because we already have a lot of dust or air pollution from Kosova A and B we do not need another plant to create more dust. Second, the amount of money that will be invested in this plant is very high. The two energetic plants are causing not only air pollution but also deceases like the simple act of breathing, an increase in cases of bronchial asthma, emphysema and lung cancer cases. Unfortunately, there are not enough data that can prove that Obiliq is causing most of the lung cancers, so there is no one who will try to invest in this. UNMIK also said that it would be very difficult to build a new energetic plant around Obiliq because it is near Prishtina, in which almost half of the population lives and most of them drive every day through that road, so the air is being polluted even more. The criterion of this problem is definitely health of the citizens of Kosovo. Also, it is the cost that Kosovo government will have if they decide to find a solution of this problem.

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

The first source is a document published by Firdezi Bekteshi and it’s called “Challenges facing Kosovo.” Moreover, in this document he explains how Kosovo is a landlocked territory in Balkan Pennsylvania and what its environmental problems are. One of the problems that he mentions is water pollution. As a landlocked country, Kosovo has many rivers in different parts of geography. But these rivers are much polluted and the water quality in those lowland rivers is very poor and it has a lack of proper water treatment; nevertheless, you can use them for a small volume of water supply. Comparing it to other heavily polluted rivers, which cannot be used as a water supply tool for citizens, Kosovo is having many difficulties in providing the whole society with a 24 hours water supply. As a result of wasted water, there is a high incidence of water-borne diseases causing the society many health problems. He also states that: “Recent chemical and bacteriological monitoring show that the majorities of Kosovo’s rivers are polluted and may not even be used for industrial needs without prior treatment” meaning that the cost of cleaning the water is very high, so the government may not consider it in their agenda because they might not have the money to afford its treatment.

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Canolli, L. (2011, September 18). Zëri • INFO - Kryeqyteti  - Kroi, Dobi apo Dëm për Banorët e “Taukbashçes”. Zëri • INFO. Retrieved September 19, 2011, from http://www.zeri.info/artikulli/27/27/33070/kroi-dobi-apo-dem-per-banoret-e-taukbashces/

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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Didde 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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This article was written in English by Arben Salihu for the Institute for War & Peace Reporting. This article outlines various destructive health effects that are caused by Kosovo’s much aged power plant.  The air pollution in the areas around the plant, is said to cause 63% of baby fatalities and 48% of still born baby cases. The article also outlines a report by Kosovo’s Ministry of Environment that states that Kosova A emitted around 2.5 tones of dust per hour, which exceeds the European standard by 74 times.

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Bajraktari, K. (2007, March 15). Environmental Deterioration risks Kosovo'sfuture*. Retrieved September 18, 2011, from KIJAC      http://www.kijacnews.net/vnews/display.v/ART/2007/03/15/45f7e6cb94798*

The second source is an article published by Kreshnik Bajrtaktari in KIJAC – Kosovo Institute of Journalism and Communication named “Environmental Deterioration Risks Kosovo’s Future”. This article writes about the idea of producing the Kosova C energy plant. They argue that this is not a good idea. First, because we already have a lot of dust or air pollution from Kosova A and B we do not need another plant to create more dust. Second, the amount of money that will be invested in this plant is very high. The two energetic plants are causing not only air pollution but also deceases like the simple act of breathing, an increase in cases of bronchial asthma, emphysema and lung cancer cases. Unfortunately, there are not enough data that can prove that Obiliq is causing most of the lung cancers, so there is no one who will try to invest in this. UNMIK also said that it would be very difficult to build a new energetic plant around Obiliq because it is near Prishtina, in which almost half of the population lives and most of them drive every day through that road, so the air is being polluted even more. The criterion of this problem is definitely health of the citizens of Kosovo. Also, it is the cost that Kosovo government will have if they decide to find a solution of this problem.

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

The first source is a document published by Firdezi Bekteshi and it’s called “Challenges facing Kosovo.” Moreover, in this document he explains how Kosovo is a landlocked territory in Balkan Pennsylvania and what its environmental problems are. One of the problems that he mentions is water pollution. As a landlocked country, Kosovo has many rivers in different parts of geography. But these rivers are much polluted and the water quality in those lowland rivers is very poor and it has a lack of proper water treatment; nevertheless, you can use them for a small volume of water supply. Comparing it to other heavily polluted rivers, which cannot be used as a water supply tool for citizens, Kosovo is having many difficulties in providing the whole society with a 24 hours water supply. As a result of wasted water, there is a high incidence of water-borne diseases causing the society many health problems. He also states that: “Recent chemical and bacteriological monitoring show that the majorities of Kosovo’s rivers are polluted and may not even be used for industrial needs without prior treatment” meaning that the cost of cleaning the water is very high, so the government may not consider it in their agenda because they might not have the money to afford its treatment.

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Canolli, L. (2011, September 18). Zëri • INFO - Kryeqyteti  - Kroi, Dobi apo Dëm për Banorët e “Taukbashçes”. Zëri • INFO. Retrieved September 19, 2011, from http://www.zeri.info/artikulli/27/27/33070/kroi-dobi-apo-dem-per-banoret-e-taukbashces/

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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Didde 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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Fatos Rexhepi, F.R, Ardian Rugova, A.R, Tahir Arbneshi, T.A. (2011, September 20). Assessment of Heavy Metal Pollution in Ibër River Sediment, Kosova. Retrieved, 20 Septemeber 2011, from, 
http://balwois.com/balwois/administration/full_paper/ffp-1681.pdf

This article was written by three University of Pristina graduates (Fatos Rexhepi, Ardian Rugova and Tahir Arbneshi).  The study, which was written in English, showed the various metal substances which were found in the Iber River. The elements found in the river are some of the prime constituents of water pollution generally. Concentrations of lead, cadmium, copper and zinc, were some of the heavy metals which were found in the Iber River.

Ferat Shala, F.SH, Bedri Dragusha, B.D, Milaim Sadiku, M.S. (2011, September 20). Air Pollution in the area of around the Mining Complex Trepca in Kosovo. Retrieved, 20 September 2001, from, 
http://www.wseas.us/e-library/conferences/2010/Cambridge/EE/EE-50.pdf

This article was authored by three fellows from the Mechanical Engineering Faculty of the University of Pristina. The authors were as follows: Mr. Sc. Ferat Shala, Dr. Sc. Bedri Dragusha and Mr. Sc. Milaim Sadiku. The article was written in English, and it reports on the levels of pollution around the Trepca mining facility. Results were compared with WHO standards, which showed the high levels of pollution in the areas around the Trepca mining facility.  Amongst other observations it was established that lead dispositions are four times higher than the acceptable norm set up by WHO.

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

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Water Supply In Kosovo. (n.d.)._http://waterwiki.net/images/f/f9/Water_supply_issue_in_kosovo-osce.pdf_^{Image Removed}. Retrieved September 21, 2011, from

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