Kyrgyzstan has initiated a project to clean up hazardous chemical waste at the Soviet-era Kristall plant, in collaboration with Russia’s state nuclear corporation, Rosatom. The waste has been stored at the facility for decades. According to reports, the cleanup effort is now underway. Further details on the project’s timeline and expected outcomes have not been specified. The Kristall plant, a legacy of the Soviet era, has been the site of stored hazardous waste, posing environmental and health concerns for the surrounding area.
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