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Anesa Colakovic, Kastriot Shala,Nita Nishliu, Hevzi Abdullahu, Argjira Lluka, Edona Begu, Gentiana Mahmuti, Rita Saraci, Adelina Bilalli, Abetare Gojani, Shpend Bytyqi, Rina Rezniqi, Hana Gafurri, Dafina Prekazi, Rrona Kelmendi, Dijana Simijonovic, Edona Bajrami, Blerina Halili, Nart Orana, Ljubica Jankovic, Ylli Qerkini, Miroslav Jacimovic, Ejona Blyta, Laure Lumezhi, Deniz Tortoshi, Festim Selimi, Blond Gerqari, Buleza Ahmeti.
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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, which is near the chimney Kosova A, is affecting many residents’ lives. Many residents are blaming KEK for the death of many of their family members. However, on the other side, some KEK representatives are accepting the fault but at the same time claiming that there is nothing that can be done, considering that there is no sufficient budget to build a pro-environment plant house that would not harm anyone. 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.Ahmeti, Buleza. Environmenta problems in Kosovo, receiver on 27,2012 form
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Bajraktari, K. (2007). Environmental Deterioration risks Kosovo'sfuture*. Retrieved September 18, 2011, from KIJAC
http://enrin.grida.no/htmls/kosovo/SoE/index.htm
This article is written by Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning. I have found this web site really useful regarding the essay that we had to write about the problems which Kosovo faces with. And here you can find which problems Kosovo faces with mostly nowadays, and statistic regarding to those problems how they harm environment and people’s health. Some of them that are mentioned here are: waste management, water pollution, air pollution, degradation, biodiversity, climate change, forestry, and some others.
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Bajraktari, K. (2007). Environmental Deterioration risks Kosovo'sfuture*. Retrieved September 18, 2011, from KIJAC
http://www.kijacnews.net/vnews/display.v/ART/2007/03/20/45ffbe7f00c1a
This article was published by Kreshnik Bajrtaktari in KIJAC – Kosovo Institute of Journalism and Communication under the name “Environmental Deterioration Risks Kosovo’s Future”. It writes about the idea of producing the Kosova C energy plant. This article argues that the production of Kosova C energy plant is not a good idea. Firstly, because we already have a lot of dust or air pollution from Kosova A and B, thus 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 be willing to invest in this. UNMIK also stated 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 main criterion of this problem is definitely health of the citizens of Kosovo. Also, another criterion is the cost that Kosovo government would have if they decide to find a solution for this problem.
Behrami, S., Bajraktari, F., & Zogaj, N. Kosovo Environment Protection Agency, (2008). Ground water pollution in Mitrovica and surroundings. Prishtine: Retrieved from http://balwois.com/balwois/administration/full_paper/ffp-1084.pdf
Authors of this article argue that the drinking water quality in the Mitrovica region is not satisfying. One of the contributors toward this is the pollution from the industry, as well as the waste water. Indeed, this pollution includes the river of Ibri and Sitnica. This report presents the state of surface waters in the two main rivers of Mitrovica, and as such helps one determine the level of drinkable water in Mitrovica region.
This Article/Research Paper relates to Mitrovica and its water polution problems. Mitrovica is based in the North of Kosovo and owns the main part of natural resources. According to the article, Mitrovica is not only the most polluted city in Kosovo, but it is the most polluted city in Europe as well. The article discusses the water pollution caused by exploiting those natural resources, which basically pollutes the 3 main rivers that cross the city, and from which the city gets the main water supply. It contains a lot of tables to make the contamination of the drinking water clear. The article was originally written in English.
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 the author 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 geographical parts. But these rivers are much polluted and the water quality in those lowland rivers is very poor. Moreover, 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.
Brian H. Bowen, P. (2011). Energy Efficiency, Economics & Environment. Prishtine: Center
for Energy and Natural Resources.
This report is about the air pollution in Prishtina. According to the center for Energy and natural Resources, “air pollution comes from three main sources: Coal-Fired Power Plants, Wood Burning Stoves, and Road Transportation. The only recorded air pollutant in Prishtina that does not meet with EU requirements is PM10 (Particulate Matter, 10 micrograms per cubic meter).
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Canolli, L. (2011). Zëri • INFO - Kryeqyteti - Kroi, Dobi apo Dëm për Banorët e “Taukbashçes”. Zëri • INFO. Retrieved September 19www.kijacnews.net/vnews/display.v/ART/2007/03/20/45ffbe7f00c1a
This article was published by Kreshnik Bajrtaktari in KIJAC – Kosovo Institute of Journalism and Communication under the name “Environmental Deterioration Risks Kosovo’s Future”. It writes about the idea of producing the Kosova C energy plant. This article argues that the production of Kosova C energy plant is not a good idea. Firstly, because we already have a lot of dust or air pollution from Kosova A and B, thus 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 be willing to invest in this. UNMIK also stated 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 main criterion of this problem is definitely health of the citizens of Kosovo. Also, another criterion is the cost that Kosovo government would have if they decide to find a solution for this problem.
Behrami, S., Bajraktari, F., & Zogaj, N. Kosovo Environment Protection Agency, (2008). Ground water pollution in Mitrovica and surroundings. Prishtine: Retrieved from http://balwois.com/balwois/administration/full_paper/ffp-1084.pdf
Authors of this article argue that the drinking water quality in the Mitrovica region is not satisfying. One of the contributors toward this is the pollution from the industry, as well as the waste water. Indeed, this pollution includes the river of Ibri and Sitnica. This report presents the state of surface waters in the two main rivers of Mitrovica, and as such helps one determine the level of drinkable water in Mitrovica region.
This Article/Research Paper relates to Mitrovica and its water polution problems. Mitrovica is based in the North of Kosovo and owns the main part of natural resources. According to the article, Mitrovica is not only the most polluted city in Kosovo, but it is the most polluted city in Europe as well. The article discusses the water pollution caused by exploiting those natural resources, which basically pollutes the 3 main rivers that cross the city, and from which the city gets the main water supply. It contains a lot of tables to make the contamination of the drinking water clear. The article was originally written in English.
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 the author 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 geographical parts. But these rivers are much polluted and the water quality in those lowland rivers is very poor. Moreover, 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.
Brian H. Bowen, P. (2011). Energy Efficiency, Economics & Environment. Prishtine: Center
for Energy and Natural Resources.
This report is about the air pollution in Prishtina. According to the center for Energy and natural Resources, “air pollution comes from three main sources: Coal-Fired Power Plants, Wood Burning Stoves, and Road Transportation. The only recorded air pollutant in Prishtina that does not meet with EU requirements is PM10 (Particulate Matter, 10 micrograms per cubic meter).
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Canolli, L. (2011). 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 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. Water Treatment and Purification - Lenntech*. Retrieved October 3, 2011, from http://www.zerilenntech.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 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. Water Treatment and Purification - Lenntech*. Retrieved October 3, 2011, from com/carbon-dioxide.htm*
Since the industrial revolution in 1850 began, human processes have been causing emissions of greenhouse gasses, such as CFC's and carbon dioxide. This has caused an environmental problem: the amounts of greenhouse gasses grew so extensively, that the earth's climate is changing because the temperatures are rising. This unnatural addition to the greenhouse effect is known as global warming. It is suspected that global warming may cause increases in storm activity, Melting of ice caps on the poles, which will cause flooding of the inhabited continents, and other environmental problems. This article talks about CO2 in general, all of its effects on the environment and the human health, as well as about it chemical origin.
Read more: http://www.lenntech.com/carbon-dioxide.htm*
Since the industrial revolution in 1850 began, human processes have been causing emissions of greenhouse gasses, such as CFC's and carbon dioxide. This has caused an environmental problem: the amounts of greenhouse gasses grew so extensively, that the earth's climate is changing because the temperatures are rising. This unnatural addition to the greenhouse effect is known as global warming. It is suspected that global warming may cause increases in storm activity, Melting of ice caps on the poles, which will cause flooding of the inhabited continents, and other environmental problems. This article talks about CO2 in general, all of its effects on the environment and the human health, as well as about it chemical origin.
Read more: http://www.lenntech.com/carbon-dioxide.htm#ixzz1Zkzl49nB
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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/htm#ixzz1Zkzl49nB
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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
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The article is mainly focused in 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.
Kosovar Media Resource & Information Online Magazine. (2011). Retrieved November 7, 2011,
from http://www.newskosovo.tk/
The article is about the danger that appears the danger for the workers on the factory. The Greek Management has faced many complaints from its employees. And there were many explosions that were caused because of insufficient working conditions and equipments
This is an article taken from UNDP Kosovo describing millenium development goals. Here you can find useful and important topics about Kosovo
http://www.ks.undp.org/?cid=2,120
Kasapolli, Ariana. "Normat E Larta Të Ndotjes." Evropa E Lirë - Radio Evropa E Lirë © 2012. 16 Oct. 2009. Web. 24 Jan. 2012, from http://www.evropaelire.org/content/article/1853222.html
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). 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 putting much effort to maintain them, 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 Municipalities had done some investigation for finding better ways to maintain the parks, still it 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 towards the maintenance of the parks.
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Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning. (2003).Kosovo State of the Environment Report. Retrieve from http://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).Kosovo Environmental Action Plan 2006 – 2010. Retrieved from
http://waterwiki.net/images/b/b9/KosovoEnvActionPlan.pdf
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.. 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.
Kosovar Media Resource & Information Online Magazine. (2011). Retrieved November 7, 2011,
from http://www.newskosovo.tk/
The article is about the danger that appears the danger for the workers on the factory. The Greek Management has faced many complaints from its employees. And there were many explosions that were caused because of insufficient working conditions and equipments
This is an article taken from UNDP Kosovo describing millenium development goals. Here you can find useful and important topics about Kosovo
http://www.ks.undp.org/?cid=2,120
Kasapolli, Ariana. "Normat E Larta Të Ndotjes." Evropa E Lirë - Radio Evropa E Lirë © 2012. 16 Oct. 2009. Web. 24 Jan. 2012, from http://www.evropaelire.org/content/article/1853222.html
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). 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 putting much effort to maintain them, 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 Municipalities had done some investigation for finding better ways to maintain the parks, still it 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 towards the maintenance of the parks.
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Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning. (2003).Kosovo State of the Environment Report. Retrieve from http://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).Kosovo Environmental Action Plan 2006 – 2010. Retrieved from
http://waterwiki.net/images/b/b9/KosovoEnvActionPlan.pdf
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.
Ministry of Environmental and Spatial Planning (2001). Environmenta problems in Kosovo, receiver on 27,2012 form http://enrin.grida.no/htmls/kosovo/SoE/index.htm
This article is written by Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning. I have found this web site really useful regarding the essay that we had to write about the problems which Kosovo faces with. And here you can find which problems Kosovo faces with mostly nowadays, and statistic regarding to those problems how they harm environment and people’s health. Some of them that are mentioned here are: waste management, water pollution, air pollution, degradation, biodiversity, climate change, forestry, and some others.
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Nelsen, A. 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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