Reflooding the Aral Sea could prevent massive CO₂ emissions

About 90% of the Aral Sea has dried up. The exposed sediments have already released enormous amounts of carbon dioxide (748 ...
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Kazakhstan Steps Up Aral Restoration, Water Infrastructure and Conservation Reforms

During a working visit to the Kyzylorda Region, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Nurzhan Nurzhigitov met with fishermen in the Aral district to discuss measures to preserve the North Aral ...

The Aral Sea Has Been Drying Up For 60 Years. New Research Shows It's Also Releasing Massive Amounts of Carbon

If you've ever walked past a drying lakebed in the peak of summer, you might have noticed some very unpleasant smells ...
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15 stunning natural wonders that disappeared forever - and why they're gone

Discover lost natural wonders erased by disasters and human actions, leaving only remarkable stories behind. The post 15 ...
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The Aral Sea, Once the World’s Fourth-Largest Inland Lake, Was Drained Dry. Now It’s a Ticking Carbon Bomb

This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. The Aral Sea sits between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan and was once the fourth-largest inland body of water on ...

Drained Under Soviet Rule, Aral Sea Has Become a Huge Source of Emissions

The Aral Sea sits between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan and was once the fourth-largest inland body of water on Earth. For the ...