Kazakhstan

The spread of cactus in West Kazakhstan region threatens ecological disaster

The cultivation of the Mexican cactus has caused a lot of controversy among environmentalists in Western Kazakhstan, Kazinform reports. Photo by Vladimir Abdulov What is particularly surprising is that the plant, which prefers warmth, has also adapted to the region’s harsh winter climate. In this regard, a Kazinform correspondent spoke with scientists, environmentalists and representatives

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China’s First Green, Energy-Generating Highway Opens

The Jinan-Hefei Highway, a 152-kilometer highway that recently opened to traffic in China, is equipped with small wind turbines, geothermal heat pumps, and an energy storage system. The highway also has an improved wastewater treatment system. China Highway / © Christian Lue / Unsplash Experts estimate that  the Jinan-Hefei highway will emit 13,600 tons of carbon annually,

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