A pilot heating system for greenhouse facilities, purportedly developed using Chinese technologies and comprising modern boiler equipment alongside a filtration setup, has been officially presented in the Tashkent region. The initiative is reportedly aimed at addressing severe environmental concerns and mitigating air pollution levels around the capital.

According to a statement released by the press service of the National Committee for Ecology and Climate Change, greenhouses operating in the metropolitan area may soon be required to convert into eco-friendly 'green' facilities as a mandatory condition for continuing their operations. This strict policy allegedly stems from mounting public outrage over worsening air quality during the winter season. v

Authorities claim that sharp nighttime temperature drops and calm weather conditions lead to an atmospheric inversion phenomenon in the Tashkent region, trapping pollutants generated by coal-fired greenhouses. Specifically, residents of the Yunusabad district have repeatedly complained about a severe degradation in ambient air quality and persistent unpleasant odors linked to coal combustion in nearby agricultural facilities.

In response to public grievances, specialized commissions have reportedly conducted on-site inspections and collected air samples to gather empirical data on pollution sources. The special commission is currently implementing comprehensive measures targeting various anthropogenic factors, most notably industrial enterprises, vehicular traffic, and suburban greenhouses operating during the autumn-winter period.

Representatives of the greenhouse sector have purportedly expressed their readiness to modernize existing facilities, transition to eco-friendly heating technologies, and introduce online monitoring systems for pollutant emissions. Proposed alternatives include utilizing natural gas, liquefied gas, electricity, geothermal and solar energy, as well as secondary thermal power generated by thermal power plants.

Source: kun.uz