Abnormal heat in Europe leads to over 10,000 deaths in a week
In late June, an abnormal heatwave across 27 European countries caused 10,650 excess deaths in just one week.
Climate
WHO: Central Asia in high seismic risk zone — preparation needed in advance
Earthquakes remain the deadliest natural disasters: from 2000 to 2023, they caused over half of all natural disaster deaths.
Commission proposed to save 26 million hectares of Kazakhstan's pastures
Environmentalists propose a commission to save 26 million hectares of pastures, a key initiative for sustainable agribusiness development.
El Niño or a "climate flickering"? Russia proposes an alternative hypothesis for climate change
Naked Science researcher proposes an alternative interpretation of El Niño’s role in modern climate change.
GMOs: Prospects and Challenges for Central Asia
GMOs give farmers tools to boost yields and cut chemical use. Studies confirm their economic benefits for approved crops. Yet, despite these advantages, debates over environmental and ethical concerns persist.
Kindergartens in Astana are hotter than the streets, while in Almaty it’s the opposite: Pavlov Analytics studied schools, courtyards, and streets of two cities
Pavlov Analytics continues its urban microclimate study — new data on schools, kindergartens, and streets reveals more than the citywide average.
Largest wheat producers: Kazakhstan is not in the top ten
Key global wheat players producing over half of the world's supply are reshaping trade dynamics amid shifting demand and climate pressures.