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An Ecological Disaster in the Past and One in the Making
State of the World from NPR
Water Scarcity and Agricultural Challenges in the Aral Sea Region
This chapter delves into the ecological devastation of the Aral Sea, caused by Soviet irrigation projects, and discusses a new Taliban-led canal initiative in Afghanistan that threatens to worsen water scarcity for Uzbek farmers. Through personal testimonies, it reveals the dire consequences of poor water management on local agriculture and ecosystems.
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