ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF THE NAVOI MINING AND METALLURGICAL COMBINE
Keywords:
Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Combine, anthropogenic load, ecological risk, landscape transformation, aquatic environment, soil degradation, air pollution, hydro-ecological problems, sustainable development, monitoring.Abstract
This article analyzes the environmental impact of the Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Combine (NMMC), particularly its effects on atmospheric air, the aquatic environment, soil degradation, and the level of ecological risk. The aim of the study is to identify the anthropogenic load in the Muruntau–Zarafshan industrial zone, examine pollution sources, and assess their impact on the ecological sustainability of the region. The paper provides a scientific analysis of landscape transformation, hydro-ecological problems, ecological risks, and their effects on public health resulting from NMMC activities. The research findings serve as a basis for improving environmental monitoring, reducing waste emissions, and developing sustainable development measures.
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