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Environmental Lawyer Fights to Save Kazakhstan's Caspian Sea

5/2/2025

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Kazakhstan's Caspian Sea is under siege from military operations, oil drilling, and climate change, threatening its delicate ecosystem. Environmental lawyer Vadim Nee spearheads the "Save the Caspian Sea" initiative, demanding transparency in oil contracts. With water levels plummeting due to rising temperatures and upstream diversions, the region's biodiversity and economic future hang in the balance.

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Kazakhstan's Caspian Sea is under siege from military operations, oil drilling, and climate change, threatening its delicate ecosystem. Environmental lawyer Vadim Nee spearheads the "Save the Caspian Sea" initiative, demanding transparency in oil contracts. With water levels plummeting due to rising temperatures and upstream diversions, the region's biodiversity and economic future hang in the balance.