The Aral Sea, once the fourth largest lake, has drastically shrunk due to Soviet-era irrigation policies, losing 90% of its water by the mid-2010s. While the North Aral Sea shows signs of recovery due to Kazakhstan's efforts and international cooperation, the South Aral remains critically endangered. Recent initiatives have improved water levels and fish populations, but global warming poses a significant threat to future water supplies. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)