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The desire to preserve trees by any means during the construction and repair of pedestrian roads in Tashkent is often not entirely thought through.
The expectations that degraded soils can be recovered rapidly are groundless, scientists say. Even contemporary methods of soil recovery cannot always recover the soil to its original state. (more…)
Tajik environmental scientists believe the country’s climate will become increasingly dry, creating risks for Tajikistan’s flora and fauna. To mitigate the effects of climate change, measures to preserve biodiversity should be taken.
Water resources used by Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan are essential for the agriculture of both countries. Here’s a special coverage by CABAR.asia of the situation in one of such villages, where locals use water from the channels passing through the two countries. (more…)
Medical waste remains a relevant issue for Tajikistan, as well as for other countries in the region. The authorities claim that medical waste disposal is under their control. However, observations show that waste is disposed of in regular landfills, which poses a threat to public health. (more…)
Fish farming in Uzbekistan is threatened by climate change, dwindling water resources and poaching, environmentalists say.
Kyrgyzstan, where the largest transboundary rivers of Central Asia head from, has the inefficient monitoring system of river contamination. According to available data, water contamination level in some indicators is slightly above normal. However, the situation in neighbouring Kazakhstan is more alarming: the contamination level of rivers Chu and Kara-Balta heading from Kyrgyzstan is much higher. (more…)
Quoted the translation of the Quran on social networks – put on trial. This situation has happened to the Kazakhstan-based actor, director and producer Nurtas Adambay. Can we call it a show trial and if so, what do they want to ‘show’ to the society? (more…)
In Tajikistan, environmental migrants often find themselves in precarious conditions, abandoned to their fate after relocating to new areas, a special report by CABAR.asia shows.