TITLE

It's Time to Restore Afghanistan

AUTHOR(S)

Smith, Gar

PUB. DATE

June 2002

SOURCE

Earth Island Journal;Summer2002, Vol. 17 Issue 2, p23

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Discusses the need for an environmental restoration in Afghanistan. Assessment of the country's environmental condition; Types of endangered animal captured in Afghanistan; Impact of the U.S. air invasion on natural resources. INSET: BUILDING SCHOOLS IN AFGHANISTAN.

ACCESSION #

6459849

Tags: AFGHANISTAN -- Environmental conditions;  ENDANGERED species;  WAR -- Environmental aspects

 

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