Russia sounds alarm as Lake Baikal's water levels drop
Moscow (AFP) Jan 20, 2015 - Russia sounded the alarm Tuesday as water levels in Lake Baikal, the world's largest freshwater lake, dropped to record lows, with environmentalists blaming dry weather and overuse by local industry. The regional emergency ministry in Buryatia region on the lake's shores announced a state of high alert as villages surrounding the lake were reportedly hit by water shortages. The water lev ... more

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