These satellite images show how humans made the Aral Sea almost ...
Feb 21, 2020 · The Aral Sea was once the world’s fourth-largest lake, but an irrigation project drained nearly all the water. The consequences include the loss of a fishing industry, salt-laden dust affecting …
These pictures show how much the Caspian Sea is shrinking | World ...
Nov 8, 2022 · The Caspian Sea is the world's largest inland water body when measured by surface area. But, new satellite imagery shows that it's shrinking - and quickly. The images compare 20 September …
How will climate change impact the Caspian Sea? | World Economic …
Jan 5, 2021 · The Caspian Sea waters are isolated, its surface is already around 28 metres below global oceans. Its level is the product of how much water is flowing in from rivers, mostly the mighty Volga …
Water scarcity in a warming climate: a story in four visuals
Water scarcity: The Aral Sea Wedged between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, this was once the world’s fourth-largest inland lake. But the rivers that traditionally fed it were diverted for irrigation, and climate …
Where are the largest lakes in the world? | World Economic Forum
Sep 14, 2021 · In the not so distant past, this harsh environment was actually the bed of one of the largest lakes in the world – the Aral Sea. Shorelone of the Aral Sea as seen over the years. Image: …
Desalination: How can it help tackle water scarcity? | World Economic …
Apr 15, 2024 · Desalination increases access to safe, clean drinking water, but the process is energy-intensive and costly. Here's how it works and how it can help tackle water scarcity. #Desalination …
Repurposing the North Sea legacy for a just energy transition
Sep 19, 2025 · Repurposing North Sea energy assets like Shetland’s Sullom Voe Terminal can cut emissions, protect jobs and offer a just transition model around the world.
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Sea ice is melting. Why business leaders must pay attention | World ...
Apr 17, 2025 · As melting sea ice moves closer to breaching dangerous tipping points and climate hazards increase, business leaders must prepare through key mitigation and adaptation strategies.
Sand mining: how it impacts the environment and solutions | World ...
Sep 21, 2023 · Sand is the second-most exploited natural resource. Soaring demand for construction means sand mining is impacting the environment and needs regulating.