Disappearing Aral Sea
The diversion of water for irrigation led to the catastrophic decline of the Aral Sea, with water levels dropping dramatically each decade. Despite early warnings from hydrologists, the Soviet response was largely dismissive, prioritizing political goals over environmental sustainability. By the late 1980s, the lake had split into two, suffering from increased salinity and pollution, devastating the local fishing industry and ecosystem.In this clip
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