Environmental activism begins to make its mark in Central Asia
Environmental activism begins to make its mark in Central Asia February 27, 2021 Grassroots environmental groups often have a tough time making their mark in autocratic states. But in Central Asia, there are signs that civil society is finding its voice, raising awareness about the region’s many environmental issues. The Aral Sea (or what’s left of it) spans the countries of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan and was once the fourth largest lake in the world. Its shrinking has been described as one of history’s biggest environmental disasters. The tragedy is arguably the first time the deteriora...
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