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Tuğçe Yılmaz

“They are trying to criminalize the struggle to protect nature”

DURSUN ALİ KOYUNCU:

“They are trying to criminalize the struggle to protect nature”

The arrest of Dursun Ali Koyuncu, a leading figure in the ecological struggle in Artvin in northeastern Turkey, is yet another example of repression targeting environmental defenders in Turkey. The area licensed to mining has reached 70% of the province, while citizens continue to protect nature in the face of all manners of repression.

24 December 2024 Tuğçe Yılmaz

Esmer Değirmen

Is it possible to revitalize the Marmara Lake?

Is it possible to revitalize the Marmara Lake?

The court case on the transformation of the Marmara Lake in the Gölmarmara District of Manisa Province in the west of Turkey has concluded in favour of environmental activists. We asked experts whether it was possible for the lake to be rehabilitated back to its former ecological state.

23 December 2024 Esmer Değirmen

Turkey experienced hottest July in 53 years

Turkey experienced hottest July in 53 years

The highest temperature was recorded at 45.9 degrees in the southeastern Şırnak province.

Turkey experienced 30 days of extreme heat in a year due to human-induced climate change

Turkey experienced 30 days of extreme heat in a year due to human-induced climate change

The country would experience much less days of extreme heat in a hypothetical scenario without human-induced climate change, shows a study.

'Climate in Turkey could become warmer, drier, and more unpredictable'

'Climate in Turkey could become warmer, drier, and more unpredictable'

According to a new study examining how the climate crisis will impact extreme weather events, Turkey is predicted to experience increasingly warmer and drier conditions.

Young climate activists visit parliament

Young climate activists visit parliament

"The future is in danger due to the inadequacy of Turkey's national contribution statements submitted to the UN," warns the activists.

21 February 2024

Turkey witnesses record number of extreme weather events in 2023

Turkey witnesses record number of extreme weather events in 2023

The number of extreme weather events in Turkey reached a new record in 2023, reaching 1475. The previous year had seen 1030 extreme weather events.

5 February 2024

Turkey’s new climate bill ‘a contract with the capital,’ warns climate group

Turkey’s new climate bill ‘a contract with the capital,’ warns climate group

“The Climate Law is an attempt to secure the dirty profits obtained by exploiting nature and labor through carbon trade and legitimize the right to pollute implicitly granted to capital through the carbon market,” says the Climate Justice Coalition.

8 November 2023

Carbon dioxide emissions from transportation are accelerating the climate crisis

Carbon dioxide emissions from transportation are accelerating the climate crisis

The climate events that most affect urban transportation are problems arising from extreme, heavy rains causing floods and inundations, violent winds and storms, heatwaves, wildfires, and issues related to rising sea levels in coastal areas.

30 October 2023

Recession continues in Turkey's largest lake

Recession continues in Turkey's largest lake

Roughly a 100 square kilometer of area covered with water in Lake Van has turned into land, a researcher has warned.

14 September 2023

Report: Extreme temperatures now five times more likely in most of Europe, including Turkey

CLIMATE CRISIS

Report: Extreme temperatures now five times more likely in most of Europe, including Turkey

The western half of Turkey and the Southeastern Anatolia Region are particularly affected by the heat this week.

Turkey breaks temperature record with 49.5°C in Eskişehir

Turkey breaks temperature record with 49.5°C in Eskişehir

The Central Anatolian province has seen the highest-ever temperature measured in the country.

Study: Invasive species cost more than 100 billion dollars to Turkey

Study: Invasive species cost more than 100 billion dollars to Turkey

Situated at the crossroads of continents with long borders, Turkey is among the countries that will be significantly affected by invasive species, according to a new study.

İstanbul's new climate museum sheds light on the past and future of climate crisis

İstanbul's new climate museum sheds light on the past and future of climate crisis

From basic information about the climate crisis to in-depth exploration of key debates, the Climate Museum offers a captivating journey into the complexities and urgency of addressing the global climate crisis.

14 June 2023 Tuğçe Yılmaz

How climate crisis affects Turkey's agricultural production

How climate crisis affects Turkey's agricultural production

For many years, Turkey has been unable to achieve yield increases in its key agricultural products, placing the country significantly behind its global competitors in this regard.

Young climate activists file lawsuit against Erdoğan over 'inadequate emission goals'

Young climate activists file lawsuit against Erdoğan over 'inadequate emission goals'

Launching an online petition, the activists said, "We are suing Turkey for violating our human rights by pursuing a goal that lacks scientific basis and is actually a 'greenhouse gas increase decision'."

Turkey saw record number of extreme weather events in 2022

Turkey saw record number of extreme weather events in 2022

Extreme rainfall and floods made up 33.6 percent of all events.

Drought in Türkiye likely to continue amid an expected warm winter

Drought in Türkiye likely to continue amid an expected warm winter

Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry points out a drop in the cumulative average rainfall of 28.6 percent between October 1 and December 1 across the country.

Türkiye increases emission reduction target

Türkiye increases emission reduction target

The environment minister announced the updated target, but environmental groups say it's a "reduction from the increase."

16 November 2022

Türkiye scores 'very low' in climate change index

Türkiye scores 'very low' in climate change index

The country is in 33rd place in greenhouse gas emissions, 49th place on the energy use list, and 62nd place in climate policy in the index.

14 November 2022

The absence of green politics in Türkiye's political arena

The absence of green politics in Türkiye's political arena

Türkiye is moving into its 100-year existence, with perhaps its most important elections in recent history. However, green politics remain seemingly absent from the agenda.

20 October 2022 Wouter Massink

Drought caused sunken basilica in Lake İznik to resurface

Drought caused sunken basilica in Lake İznik to resurface

It was discovered that the basilica was constructed 1500 years ago in the name of Saint Neophytos. Work has been underway in order to make the basilica area an underwater museum.

13 October 2022

Cyclists pedal to bring attention to decreasing water level in Türkiye's largest lake

Cyclists pedal to bring attention to decreasing water level in Türkiye's largest lake

Cyclists rode on the islets that have emerged due to the withdrawal of water in Lake Van.

Dozens of ponds dry up in Diyarbakır

Dozens of ponds dry up in Diyarbakır

Farmers say they have to travel long distances to find water for their livestock.

8 September 2022

Authorities adding water to Türkiye's largest saline lake to prevent baby flamingo deaths

Authorities adding water to Türkiye's largest saline lake to prevent baby flamingo deaths

Last year, hundreds of flamingo hatchlings died in Lake Tuz due to extreme drought.

Turkey among regions most affected by climate crisis, says minister

Turkey among regions most affected by climate crisis, says minister

This is why Turkey often experiences the consequences such as wildfires, floods, and drought along with global warming, according to Minister Kurum.

Ombudsman application for dried lake in Marmara

Ombudsman application for dried lake in Marmara

Doğa Association has applied to the ombudsman for the Marmara Lake, which dried up as a result of bad agricultural and water policies.

Population of harmful insect species increases in İstanbul, experts warn

CLIMATE CRISIS

Population of harmful insect species increases in İstanbul, experts warn

Pine processionary moth caterpillars have been migrating to the north due to global warming and are now frequently spotted in İstanbul.

Turkey: Greenhouse gas emissions see a 3-percent annual increase

1990-2020 TURKSTAT STATISTICS

Turkey: Greenhouse gas emissions see a 3-percent annual increase

The total greenhouse gas emissions per capita were calculated at 4 tonnes CO2 equivalent for 1990, 6.2 tonnes CO2 equivalent for 2019 and 6.3 tonnes CO2 equivalent for 2020, according to the Turkish Statistical Institute.

Turkey's first climate lawsuit filed on behalf of Lake Marmara fishers

Turkey's first climate lawsuit filed on behalf of Lake Marmara fishers

The Altıparmak Law Office has applied to the Manisa Administrative Court and requested an acknowledgement that the public authority is responsible for the drying of Lake Marmara, which marks a first in the climate change litigation in Turkey.

Industrial pollution kills the soil: ‘Bursa Plain in agony, Nilüfer Brook no longer a water body'

Industrial pollution kills the soil: ‘Bursa Plain in agony, Nilüfer Brook no longer a water body'

Murat Demir from the Association for the Protection of Nature and Environment (DOĞADER) in Bursa has announced that the water and air pollution caused by the industry and highways and aggravated by the climate crisis lead to the death of the soil.

Report: Turkey's political polarization affects perception of climate crisis

Report: Turkey's political polarization affects perception of climate crisis

According to the results of “Perception of Climate Change and Environmental Problems in Turkey in 2021” report, three out of every four people attribute the climate crisis to human activities and 66 percent of society are worried about climate change.

16 February 2022

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