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Kamila Fayzieva

Kamila Fayzieva

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Uzbekistan Wants Nuclear Energy, But Can It Afford the Water Cost?

The country is betting on nuclear power to secure its energy future – but it is doing so in one of the most water-stressed regions in the world.

17.04.2026 6

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Kamila Fayzieva

Underground and in the Shadows: How Uzbekistan Lives With Its Radioactive Legacy

The lack of transparent monitoring data and public access to environmental information significantly increases risks for communities living near...

18.12.2025 10

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Kamila Fayzieva

From Uzbekistan to France: The Environmental and Geopolitical Fault Lines of Exporting Uranium

Uranium exports from Uzbekistan embody the paradox of modern “clean” energy.

16.10.2025 10

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Kamila Fayzieva

Afghanistan’s Qosh Tepa Canal and the Paradox of Central Asian Water Politics

For Afghanistan, the canal is a symbol of sovereignty and hope. For its neighbors, it is a looming ecological and economic crisis.

12.09.2025 20

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Kamila Fayzieva