Cause and effect. Rachel Dornhelm’s article on the Aral Sea isn’t just scientific; there are heartstrings being pulled from children living around the sludge of the Aral Sea—a man-induced ecological disaster that has created one of the most caustic environments to grow up in. Cancer, anemia, birth defects, and other malnutrition are prevalent. One in nine children dies before the age of 1 due to all of these issues. This article is laced with intelligent quotes from children who seek change, who want to raise their own kids in health and free from the intense drought and pollution of this region.
Aerial picture of the Aral Sea in the 60s, then in 2003.
See, the Water Crisis is real world, and it affects numerous countries. It’s the number one killer on Earth.
Next time I run out of bottled water and cringe before sipping from my Colorado tap, I’ll think of kids playing in the Aral Sea region and be more grateful for the safety and health we experience.
