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As many other articles talk about war and its impacts on Kosovo’s environmental issues, this article talks about war as well. Further, it argues on the last war (1999) in Kosovo with Serbia and it shows the consequences of the war on the environment.
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*A.S.Arben Salihu (2005).* *{_}Kosovo Pollution Fears{_}* *\[Web log message\]. Retrieved September 18,2011 from* [http://iwpr.net/report-news/kosovo-pollution-fears|http://iwpr.net/report-news/kosovo-pollution-fears]\\ |
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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 damaging the environment and 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.
Carbon dioxide. (n.d.). Water Treatment and Purification - Lenntech*. Retrieved October 3, 2011, from http://www.lenntech.com/carbon-dioxide.htm*
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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
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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
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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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Fetah Halili, F. H. (2009, June). National Background Report on Environmental Research for Kosovo (under unscr 1244). Retrieved from http://www.wbcinco.net/attach/1Report_Kosovo_UNSCR1244.pdf
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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.
Hyland, J. (n . d.). Depleted uranium responsible for cancer among Europe's Balkan troops. World Socialist Web Site*. Retrieved October 3, 2011, from http://www.wsws.org/articles/2001/jan2001/uran-j09.shtml*
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IslamicAwakening.Com: The Deadly Legacy of Nato Strikes in Kosovo. (n.d.). IslamicAwakening.Com*. Retrieved October 3, 2011, from http://www.islamicawakening.com/viewarticle.php?articleID=464*
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KEK’u Vështirëson Frymëmarrjen - Ambient - Gazeta Jeta në Kosovë. (n.d.). Ballina - Gazeta Jeta në Kosovë. Retrieved October 28, 2011, from http://www.gazetajnk.com/?cid=1%2C978%2C441
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Kosovo State of The Environment Report. (2003, April 26). Retrieved from UNMIK - PROVISIONAL INSTITUTIONS OF SELF-GOVERNMENT,: http://enrin.grida.no///_SOE_part1.pdf
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Kosovar Media Resource & Information Online Magazine. (2011, June 8). Retrieved November 7, 2011,
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In this article we can find some norms and interviews with some environmental experts. Some of them say that the air pollution in Kosovo is 3 to 6 levels higher than should be. One of the environmental experts says that the “Ferronikel” in Drenas is most polluted factory in Kosovo. Also, they inform us that Kosovo has a station when they can measure the quality of air. Also the cars pollute the air, but the government create a law, Kosovo's citizens can not register any cars which are older than eight years.
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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/
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Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning. (2003, April 26).Kosovo State of the Environment Report. Retrieve from http://enrin.grida.no/htmls/kosovo/Kosovo_SOE_part1.pdf
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MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND SPATIAL PLANNING. (2006, April).Kosovo Environmental Action Plan 2006 – 2010. Retrieved from
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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. 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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Nelsen, A. (n.d.). Greens alarmed as EU lobbies for Kosovo coal plant | EurActiv.EurActiv | European Union Information Website (EU and Europe). Retrieved September 20, 2011, from http://www.euractiv.com/climate-environment/greens-alarmed-eu-lobbies-kosovo-coal-plant-news-507494
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Selani, A. (2011, March 4). Ndotja kërcënon banorët e Obiliqit. Evropa e lirë - Radio Evropa e Lirë © 2011. Retrieved November 7, 2011, from http://www.evropaelire.org/content/article/3545433.html
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Shala, F., Dragusha, B., Dr., & Sadiku, M. (n .d.). Air Pollution in the Area Around the Mining Complex Trepça in Kosovo. Retrieved September 18, 2011, from Republic of Kosovo < http://www.wseas.us/e-library/conferences/ 2010/Cambridge/EE/EE-50.pdf> as well as this source UNDP. (n.d.). Projects of UNDP*. Retrieved September 18, 2011, from UNDP http://www.kosovo.undp.org/?cid=2,92,26*
This research document was 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 toxic's 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. Nonetheless, 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.
Shllaku, L., & Beqiri, E. (n.d. ) . Një Përrallë Moderne Kosova C 2100. PDF. Retrieved November 7, 2011, from kos.rec.org/albanian/pdf/Nje_Perralle_Moderne.pdf
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UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG, School of Business, Economics and Law, Environmental Economics Unit (2008, March 11). Kosovo Environment and Climate Analysis. Retrieved 18 September 2011, from, http://www.sida.se/Global/Countries%20and%20regions/Europe%20incl.%20Central%20Asia/Kosovo/Environmental%20policy%20brief%20Kosovo.pdf
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Article 1: Water
Water Supply In Kosovo. (n.d.). _http://waterwiki.net/images/f/f9/Water_supply_issue_in_kosovo-osce.pdf_. Retrieved September 21, 2011, from
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Kosovo faces a number of issues regarding its water supply. This article was written and posted by the OSCE and UNMIK monitoring department. It consists information for the water shortages, level of awareness, legal framework, risk management they include the environmental factors, financial restriction, political risks, the importance of regional and cross-national co-operation, conclusion and recommendations to this problem.
Article 2: Waste
Waste. (n.d.). Central & Eastern Europe, Caucasus, and Central Asia Environmental Information Programme. Retrieved September 21, 2011, from http://enrin.grida.no/htmls/kosovo/SoE/waste.htm
Waste in Kosovo is the most unpleasing issue to the eye. It might not be life threatening, but it is definitely an unhygienic issue that concerns all citizens. This article was posted by UNMIK, Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning. It shows the five major challenges it has been faced. The estimated monthly/annually wastage percentage per city, per person. It also talks about the efforts being made to clean up the mess.
Article 3: Air
Air. (n.d.). Central & Eastern Europe, Caucasus, and Central Asia Environmental Information Programme. Retrieved September 21, 2011, from
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