Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Nino Chkhobadze

Georgia expands landslide warning systems in mountain areas

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TBILISI, September 3 – Georgia has begun adding more early warning systems in mountainous areas at risk from landslides. The move comes as a deadly disaster in Nepal, which killed hundreds of people, has renewed attention on risks facing mountain communities. Nino Chkhobadze, chair of the environmental group Georgian Greens – Friends of the Earth, … Read more

Why did Black Sea waters near Batumi turn a muddy brown?

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TBILISI, September 22 – Unusual images of the Black Sea shoreline near Batumi have caught public attention after days of torrential rain left the water discolored and full of debris. Nino Chkhobadze, head of the Georgian Greens/Friends of the Earth, said the strange appearance was most likely caused by swollen rivers washing massive amounts of … Read more