ROAD TRANSPORT IS THE MAIN SOURCE OF ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION IN THE CITY
Keywords:
air pollution, gross emissions, environmental standard, environmental protection, automobile transport, air pollution sources, vehicle fuel, dust, exhaust emissions.Abstract
Air pollution from automobile transport, a crucial element of city functioning, has recently become one of the most pressing problems facing megacities. This article examines the causes of air pollution from automobile transport, as well as ways and measures to reduce the concentration of harmful substances in the atmosphere. An assessment is made of the impact of motor vehicles on the environmental condition of the Tashkent air basin. Comprehensive measures are proposed to reduce anthropogenic impacts, including tightening environmental standards for imports and promoting electric transport.
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