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by Malika Rustamova | 04-09-2020 22:26
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I live in Uzbekistan, a country situated in Central Asia. One of the most serious eco problems here is the evaporation of the Aral sea. The Aral Sea is used to be unique, beautiful and one of the largest water reservoirs in the world, also was a region with a wide variety of flora and fauna. Moreover, it played an important role in the development of the region's economy, in ensuring employment of the population, and in the formation of a stable social infrastructure. The sea also served as a climate-adjusting reservoir and mitigated the sharp weather fluctuations throughout the region, which had a favorable effect on the living conditions of the population, agricultural production, and the ecological situation. But nowadays it is a new salt desert with an area of 5.5 million hectares, and water on the verge of complete disappearance. In 1960 the problem of the Aral Sea arose and took on alarming proportions as a result of thoughtless regulation of the major rivers of the region- the Syrdarya and the Amudarya. The significant growth of the population living in this area, the scale of urbanization and intensive development of lands, the construction of large hydro-technical and irrigation facilities on the watercourses of the Aral Sea basin in the past, without taking into account the environmental consequences, created the conditions for desiccation of one of the most beautiful reservoirs on the planet. A direct consequence was dramatic climate change, the ecosystem was severely degraded, wildlife habitat was destroyed, also over 90 days a year there are sandstorms, which spread about 100 million tons of dust and poisonous salt into the atmosphere. Especially, this dust harmfully affects people who live in this area, it can cause respiratory illnesses and certain types of cancer.Moreover, according to international experts, poisonous salts from the Aral region are found in Antarctica, Norway, Greenland, etc. The government already is taking action, but unfortunately, it's impossible to completely restore the sea. I think it should be a vivid example of what consequences can have the unwise consumption of water resources. Source : https://www.un.int/uzbekistan/news/problems-aral-sea-and-water-resources-central-asia Photo source: https://images.app.goo.gl/s3YW4XbTAxqN5CyNA |
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10 Comments
Greetings malika
I hope you are doing well
It's really an unfortunate to hear about evaporation of aral sea. I hope people become conscious towards it.
Thank you so much for this report
Green cheers
Regards
Asmita Gaire
Posted 16-09-2020 12:59
Hello Malika!
It's your SJ mentor.
Water Resource is the most important factor in history,
As you know cradle of civilization was started near long broad river.
Since more raw material is needed to develop more advanced civilization, people use more natural resources such as water, sand, etc.
When we exploit these things we must consider the effect of exploitation.
In most countries they carry out an environmental effects evaluation.
We should view evaluation from a long-term perspective regarding environmental issues.
To prevent our nations from devastation national support is essential. Also individual must be engaged in. Let's try our best to save other part of mother nature.
Regards,
SJ mentor
Posted 10-09-2020 20:54
Dear Malika,
Thank you for writing an article about important issues not only in our country but in the world. We, human beings, should be united and act kindly! Keep writing green reports.
Green cheers,
Vazira.
Posted 10-09-2020 20:23
Hello Malika,
Green Cheers from Nepal
Thank you for letting us know about Aral Sea and how urbanization is affecting it. We must practice sustainable urbanization and utilize resources in proper way.
Regards,
Sagar Koirala
Posted 08-09-2020 15:37
Hello Malika, this is your mentor WooJoo :)
According to the pictures, the change is dramatic and shocking. Especially, I can't believe that such change happened from 1999~2004, which is just five years. Korea is also experiencing drought or flood depending on the area due to climate changes. Lots of lakes or rivers are drying up, and we are experiencing water shortage.
Also, could you tell me what actions the government is taking to restore the area?
Thank you and keep working hard!
Posted 06-09-2020 18:11
Hello Malika,
Thanks for writing your amazing report on Aral sea
Keep writing
Regards
Alok
Posted 06-09-2020 12:33
Hello Malika,
Thanks for writing your amazing report on Aral sea
Keep writing
Regards.
Paras KUnwar
Posted 05-09-2020 13:54
Hello Malika
Greetings and Namaste from Nepal
Wishing you a safe stay
Thank you for your report on Aral sea tragedy. Increasing population, plastic pollution and water pollution has created loss to aquatic lifes
Keep writing great reports.
We are eager to read more reports from you.
Green Cheers :)
Best wishes,
Kushal Naharki
Posted 05-09-2020 11:50
Hi Malika, I am amazed by this report. This is the reason why nature has given the chance to people like you to help it from Climate change and other activities that harm nature. The Aral sea diminishing from the earth should serve as a test case for all of us.
Thanks for sharing this insightful piece with us.
Green Cheers
Posted 05-09-2020 00:00
Dear Malika,
I have heard that Uzbekistan is a lovely place. It is unfortunate to hear about the Aral sea. This really shows the massive effect climate change has brought upon the nature. Please keep writing.
Regards,
Bipana
Posted 04-09-2020 22:59