Results of Russian and Kazakhstan tests for heptyl contamination at Baikonur differ
Experts of both countries are evaluating the consequences of the crash of Russian Proton-M rocket in Kazakhstan.
Water and soil are clean around Baikonur: expert
Sanitary-epidemiological situation in Kyzylorda oblast in southern Kazakhstan is stable.
Soil detoxifocation at Proton-M crash site completed
Detoxification of soil pollutants at the crash area of the Russian Proton-M rocket-carrier finished on July 10.
Kazakhstan outraged with Russian missile tests in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan’s politicians and public figures are outraged with Russia's testing of its missiles at the territory of Kazakhstan.
Astana administration undertakes to lower greenhouse gas emissions
Kazakhstan's capital Astana officially joined the European initiative 'Covenant of Mayors' in Brissels.
Australia's Barrier Reef slips into 'poor' health
Australia hailed "solid" progress on water quality at the Great Barrier Reef Wednesday but admitted that overall conditions were now "poor" as it battles UNESCO threats to downgrade its heritage status.
China elephants kill woman and attack police: reports
Wild elephants attacked and killed a woman in southwestern China before chasing police and investigators from the scene.
Whale knocks surfer unconscious in Australia
A Sydney surfer had a lucky escape on Sunday when he was hit by a whale frolicking off Bondi Beach and knocked unconscious.
Fat Malaysian orangutan put on diet
An obese orangutan has been put on a strict diet by Malaysian wildlife authorities after two decades of gorging on junk food handed out by tourists.
Concentration of poisonous substances in Proton-M crash area does not exceed permissible level
Concentration of poisonous substances in the soil, air and water in the area of the crash of Russian rocket Proton-M does not exceed the permissible levels.
Heptyl won't reach villages in Kyzylorda in big quantities: Mussabayev
The hazardous substances spilled because of the Proton-M crash at Baikonur cannot reach villages in Kyzylorda oblast in big quantities.
Hundreds of tons of heptyl is a chemical attack: expert
Corresponding member and analyst of Tsiolkovskiy Russian Cosmonautics Academy Yuriy Karash commented the possible consequences of the crash of Proton-M at Baikonur in Kazakhstan.
Cane toads wiping out crocodiles Down Under: study
Australia's noxious cane toad is wiping out populations of a unique miniature crocodile, researchers warned Wednesday, with fears the warty, toxic creature could extinguish the rare reptile.
Kazakhstan protests Russian rocket launches from Baikonur
A group of activists gathered near the Russian General Consulate in Almaty after the crash of Russian unmanned carrier rocket Proton-M at Baikonur.
Red Cross cartoon to demystify Pacific climate change
The Red Cross has launched a light-hearted education campaign aimed at those it describes as most vulnerable to climate change.
Nearly 21,000 species at risk of extinction: conservationists
A freshwater shrimp, an island-dwelling lizard and a pupfish from Arizona have been declared extinct, while nearly 21,000 species are at risk of dying out.
Scientists demand New Zealand save 'sea hobbit'
Marine scientists have urged New Zealand to immediately ban fishing in waters inhabited by the world's rarest dolphin, saying that losing even one of the creatures will threaten the species' existence.
Mexico City trash-for-food market helps capital clean up
On a recent rainy Sunday morning in a Mexico City neighborhood, people lined up under their umbrellas with bags of empty milk cartons, plastic bottles and cardboard at their feet.
Nazarbayev calls to make Kazakhstan green
Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev has held a field meeting on development of the Green Belt around Astana.
Over 1 thousand dead seagulls discovered in Kazakhstan sector of Caspian Sea
Mass mortality of seagulls has been registered at Shalyga island in the northern part of the Caspian Sea.