UK returns final batch of nuclear waste to Germany
The UK has concluded a major environmental and logistical operation that lasted over a decade.
Ecology
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.
Belgium sued over 'forever chemicals' — country ranks first in Europe for PFAS levels
Environmental NGO ClientEarth filed a human rights complaint against Belgium with the European Committee of Social Rights.
Oil giants ramp up production: who will pay for the climate crisis
Despite scientific consensus that burning fossil fuels worsens the climate crisis, major oil companies plan to boost production. This raises questions about their impact amid record temperatures and climate disasters.
Second life of solar panels: Germany develops full-cycle recycling technology
German researchers developed a technology to almost fully recycle spent solar panels, reusing costly materials to produce new photovoltaic modules.
FAO increases funding for Codex Alimentarius: new food safety standards will also affect Central Asia
FAO boosts Codex support, urging stricter global food safety standards — key for food security in Kazakhstan and Central Asia.