The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – The shrinking of the Caspian Sea is no longer just an environmental issue but an economic one. While sea levels have fluctuated for over a century, recent decades have shown a steady decline, driven by climate change and human activities, according to Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources. A new phase of… The post Caspian Sea’s Decline Hits Economy, Infrastructure and Health appeared first on The Astana Times .