In a recent speech at the Legislative Chamber, Aziz Abduhakimov, the Minister of Ecology, shed light on the sources of PM2.5 pollution in Tashkent.
Tashkent, the capital city of Uzbekistan, is grappling with a significant environmental health issue - the high concentration of PM2.5 particles in the air. PM2.5 refers to particulate matter with a diameter of less than 2.5 micrometers. These tiny particles can penetrate deep into the lungs and even enter the bloodstream, posing serious health risks.
Vehicles Running on AI-80 Gasoline
As per Abduhakimov, 60-65% of PM2.5 particles in Tashkent’s air are caused by vehicles running on AI-80 gasoline. AI-80 is a low-grade gasoline, the quality of which is lower than Euro-4. The combustion of this gasoline in vehicles releases harmful particles into the air.
Dust Particles from Desert Regions
Abduhakimov further stated that 15-20% of PM2.5 particles are dust particles flying from the desert regions of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. This is a result of land degradation in recent years.
Coal, Fuel Oil, and Industrial Enterprises
The remaining 20% of PM2.5 particles are attributed to the increased burning of coal and fuel oil and emissions from industrial enterprises.
Abduhakimov added that these figures are indicated not only in the reports of the Uzgidromet Service Agency but also in the reports of international organizations.
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