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Kyrgyzstan environment
A Remote Kyrgyz Village Fights for Survival as Mining Start Looms
By Emilia Sulek
Nestled in Kyrgyzstan’s picturesque mountains, along a hydropower reservoir on the Naryn River, the village of Kyzyl-Beyit strives to preserve itself.
Nuclear Power Plant Construction and Uranium Mining in Kyrgyzstan Pose Unacceptable Risks
By Ilgiz Kambarov
Pursuing nuclear power is a perilous path for Kyrgyzstan, especially given the country's geological instability and a lack of domestic expertise and infrastructure.
Kyrgyzstan to Return Issyk-Kul Resorts to Uzbekistan
By Colleen Wood
Ownership of four lakeside resorts built during the Soviet period is another facet of water diplomacy in Central Asia.
Bishkek’s Bright Bins: Recycling Comes to the Kyrgyz Capital
By Colleen Wood
A new recycling initiative in Bishkek looks snazzy, but the intended environmental impact is dubious.
Kyrgyzstan’s Green Economy
By Henry James
How realistic are plans to transform Kyrgyzstan into a leader in environmental protection?
Soviet Uranium Mines Still Have Deadly Impact in Kyrgyzstan
By Ryskeldi Satke
Uranium tailings in South Kyrgyzstan pose an environmental risk in Central Asia.
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