TRANSPORT POLLUTES AIR IN YEREVAN BY 90 PERCENT

The air in Yerevan is polluted by transport by 90 percent. Expert alarm that clouds of dust have been formed because of air pollution. Under these conditions, the issue of green zones has become important. German experts say in case of planting enough trees air pollution may be down by 40 percent.

Armen Saghatelyan, ecolosphere research center head, said several factors must be considered while planting green zones, including esthetic requirements, climate, sustainability of plants and the qualities to absorb hazardous materials.

Hay Forest state non-commercial organization says the organizations that plant trees must also take further care of them. The organization refuses to cooperate with those companies and individuals that refuse to take care of trees after planting them.