Uzbekistan Wants Nuclear Energy, But Can It Afford the Water Cost? – The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Can Uzbekistan Embrace Nuclear Energy Without Draining Its Water Resources?

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Uzbekistan is set to ramp up its nuclear energy program to power its rising electricity needs. Yet, experts caution that the nation’s scarce water resources could create major hurdles for the expensive cooling systems essential to reactor operation

Yemen Hopes and Expectations – Part 4: a looming environmental disaster – openDemocracy

Yemen’s Looming Environmental Disaster: Hopes and Challenges Ahead – Part 4

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Yemen is on the brink of an environmental catastrophe as relentless conflict deepens water shortages and endangers its delicate ecosystems. Immediate intervention is crucial to halt irreversible damage and support the nation’s fragile path to recovery

Drought Is Fueling an Air Pollution Crisis in Iran – Yale E360

Drought Intensifies Air Pollution Crisis in Iran

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Drought in Iran has dramatically worsened air pollution, escalating health risks and reducing visibility. Persistent water shortages and relentless dust storms, driven by extended dry spells, are sparking an environmental crisis that endangers millions across the affected areas