ENVIRONMENTAL OVERVIEW OF UZBEKISTAN (PROBLEMS AND ECOLOGY)
Keywords:
Water scarcity, Aral Sea crisis, Desertification, Soil degradation, Deforestation, Biodiversity loss, Air pollution, Industrial emissions, Agricultural pollution, Water pollution, Irrigation issues, Salinization, Desert ecosystems, Climate change impacts, Environmental degradation, Urbanization effects, Waste management, Hazardous waste, Environmental regulations, Policies, Sustainable development, Conservation efforts, Ecological restoration, Habitat destruction, Public health impacts, Awareness, Renewable energy, Green technologies, Education, International cooperation.Abstract
The environmental overview of Uzbekistan highlights significant challenges and ecological issues facing the country. Uzbekistan's environmental landscape is characterized by various problems, including water scarcity, soil degradation, air pollution, biodiversity loss, and deforestation. The depletion of the Aral Sea due to unsustainable water management practices has had severe environmental and socio-economic consequences, leading to the emergence of ecological disasters and public health concerns. Additionally, industrial activities and agricultural practices contribute to environmental pollution and habitat destruction. This annotation explores the complex interplay between environmental problems and ecological degradation in Uzbekistan, emphasizing the urgent need for sustainable environmental management and conservation efforts to mitigate these challenges.
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