Destroying the environment, destroying lives
Air pollution, illegal dumping and deforestation ruin more than just the scenery.
Print | Environment2015.08.05
In Kosovo’s rapid environmental degradation, outdoor air pollution is the most acute problem and the deadliest. The levels of pollution are especially frightening in urban areas like Prishtina, Obiliq and Mitrovica, with observed air quality exceeding all European limits of pollutant levels.
Mikra Krasniqi
Mikra Krasniqi is a contributor for Kosovo 2.0. His essays, interviews and articles have appeared in regional and international media, including Balkan Insight, Voice of America,The Washington Post, Baltimore Sun and Harvard Kennedy School Review. He lives in the United States.
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