It was proposed that greenhouses in Tashkent continue their operations based on environmental requirements
The National Committee for Ecology and Climate Change is proposing to allow greenhouse farms in the city of Tashkent and the capital region to continue their operations, subject to the introduction of environmentally friendly heating technologies.
Proposal put forward to allow greenhouses in Tashkent to continue operations based on environmental requirements
According to the proposal, greenhouses may use natural and liquefied gas, electricity, geothermal and solar energy, as well as secondary heat energy generated at thermal power plants.
In cases where it is not possible to use alternative energy sources, the issue of allowing coal burning is also under consideration. However, for this to happen, greenhouses must be equipped with modern certified boilers, effective filters, and waste treatment systems, and the amount of pollutants discharged into the atmosphere must comply with the established standards.
In addition, it is planned to introduce subsidies and tax incentives for greenhouse farms transitioning to environmental requirements.
According to the committee, the ban on the operation of greenhouses in the capital region that are not equipped with environmentally safe heating systems will remain in place.
It was noted that due to the sharp drop in air temperature at night in the capital region and the occurrence of the natural phenomenon of atmospheric inversion in windless weather conditions, citizens' appeals and complaints regarding pollutants coming from greenhouse farms using coal fuel have increased. In particular, residents of the Yunusabad district reported a deterioration in ambient air quality, as well as unpleasant odors arising from the use of coal for heating greenhouses.
According to the committee, appropriate organizations visited the scene and conducted necessary investigations regarding all instances noted in citizens' appeals. Air samples were taken to obtain reliable data in order to take immediate and strict measures against individuals releasing pollutants into the atmosphere of the city of Tashkent.