Mysterious source of ozone-depleting chemical baffles NASA
A chemical used in dry cleaning and fire extinguishers may have been phased out in recent years.
Satellite images showcase drastic differences between agricultures of Kazakhstan and China
Arable lands account for 11.62% of the China’s territory. To sustain the huge population, all the available arable land is carefully cultivated.
Pangolins under threat in Gabon as demand surges in Asia
The scaly-skinned pangolin is under threat in Gabon as demand for the small mammal surges in Asia, where it is used in traditional medicine.
Strong earthquake shakes western Iran: US monitors
A strong 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck western Iran on Monday, the US Geological survey which monitors quakes worldwide reported.
Mexico acid leak leaves orange river, toxic water
Ramona Yesenia stood waiting for water to replace the municipal supply contaminated by a chemical spill
Ultra-rare crocs survive in Philippine 'Noah's Ark'
A chorus of chirps filled the room as one of the Philippines' top crocodile breeders checked on his wards in an overcrowded 'Noah's Ark' .
Dolphins squeal with delight: study
Dolphins often squeal when they get a fish treat, sounding much like happy children.
'Poor' outlook for Barrier Reef as climate change threatens
Climate change remains the most serious threat to the Great Barrier Reef and the outlook for the natural wonder is "poor".
Toxic mine leak turns Mexico river orange
Authorities imposed restrictions on the water supply in Mexico, after toxic substances from a nearby mine reportedly turned a river orange.
Rare animal recorded on camera in Kazakhstan
It is the first time the species is caught on a surveillance camera in Kazakhstan.
New residents of Semey: cormorants inhabit Irtysh river
An enormous flock of cormorants has occupied uninhabited islands on the Irtysh river right near the bridge in Semey, Kazakhstan.
Flights grounded as Typhoon Halong heads for south Japan
A strong typhoon lashed large areas of southwest Japan on Saturday, grounding some 460 flights and stranding thousands of holidaymakers.
Hawaii braces as hurricanes close in
Tourists and locals braced for double trouble in Hawaii on Thursday as a rare pair of hurricanes took aim at the holiday paradise.
Air pollution at critical level in Ust-Kamenogorsk
Kazakhstan’s National Hydrometeorological service reported a high level of hazardous air pollutants that appeared to look like a fog.
Russian Troitskaya power plant fined by Kazakh environmentalists
Russian Troitskaya GRES power plant has been fined $35 thousand by Kazakhstani environmentalists.
Kazakhstan exports hazardous waste to France
Kazakh Ministry and UNDP have shipped 80 tonnes of hazardous sovtol from Kazakhstan to France and disposed of it there.
Akkol town to become youth resort: Sustainable Development Earth Foundation
The Earth Foundation plans to make Akkol town in Kazakhstan a resort for young people by 2017.
Hail in Ekibastuz in late July
Hail with heavy rains have hit Ekibastuz city in northeastern Kazakhstan on July 28.
Yosemite Park fire threatens famous giant sequoia trees
A fire raging in California's Yosemite National Park advanced, threatening a grove of famous giant sequoia trees.