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The European Union is increasingly expanding its economic presence in Central Asia.
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Development of one of Mongolia's largest coal deposits has begun in the Gobi.
Mongolia has launched development of the Borteeg deposit in the Gobi Desert, calling it one of the largest coal projects in recent years.
AI thirsts for water: UN calculates how many natural resources data centers consume
In 2025, UN University reports data centers used 1.2 trillion gallons of water and 448 trillion watt-hours of electricity.
FAO and Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan disagree on El Niño
The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization warns of a growing El Niño threat to global agriculture and names the highest-risk regions.
Carbon footprint and its sequestration in Kazakhstan
Analyzing net primary productivity (NPP) reveals how much CO₂ biomass has sequestered, gauges land efficiency, and is key for climate mitigation strategies and carbon credit management.
What causes seal deaths in Kazakhstan
New H5N1 strain alarms globally, striking a vast range of animals—from squirrels and skunks to bottlenose dolphins, polar bears, and even dairy cows.
How to revive production in Kazakhstan
I visited a once-promising, eco-friendly waste processing plant in Astana, especially for rubber. Three-four years ago it worked, then was ready to operate. Now a wall has collapsed, and the area is fenced off.