Basra faces an environmental challenge due to the accumulation of waste... and demands to use modern

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[size=52]Basra faces an environmental challenge due to the accumulation of waste... and demands to use modern technologies to treat it[/size]

[size=45]Some areas and markets of Basra face an environmental challenge due to the accumulation of waste for long periods, while experts pointed out that “addressing the waste problem in Basra requires integrated efforts that include the government, civil society and the private sector to ensure a clean, healthy and sustainable environment.”[/size]
[size=45]Environmental expert Khaled Al-Mahdawi said, during an interview with (Al-Mada), that “the accumulation of waste in Basra represents a major environmental challenge, as the accumulation of waste leads to air, water and soil pollution, which harms public health and environmental systems,” noting that “waste provides a fertile environment.” “For the growth and spread of insects and rodents, which increases the possibility of the spread of diseases.”[/size]
[size=45]He added, “Accumulated waste leads to the distortion of landscapes and urban areas, affecting the quality of life and city tourism,” noting that “pollution can lead to a decrease in the value of real estate and additional costs for the government to manage waste and treat pollution.”[/size]
[size=45]The environmental expert explains that “the causes of waste accumulation are insufficient waste management facilities, including collection, treatment and recycling centres,” pointing to “weak environmental awareness and lack of public awareness of the importance of waste management and proper disposal.”[/size]
[size=45]Al-Mahdawi confirms, “The absence of strict policies and the absence of strict laws and regulations to control waste management and punish violators.” Pointing out that “the continuous population increase leads to the production of larger quantities of waste that exceed the capacity of the current infrastructure to treat it.”[/size]
[size=45]Regarding the possible solutions to address the phenomenon of waste accumulation in Basra, the environmental expert explains that “they lie in improving the infrastructure and building advanced waste management centers that include collection, sorting, recycling, and treatment,” pointing to “launching awareness campaigns to increase awareness of the importance of waste management and proper disposal.” Of which".[/size]
[size=45]He emphasizes “developing and implementing strict waste management policies and punishing violators,” calling for “providing incentives to citizens and companies to increase recycling rates and reduce the amount of waste produced.”[/size]
[size=45]The environmental expert continues, “The local community must be involved in waste management programs through volunteer initiatives and periodic cleaning campaigns,” noting “the use of modern technologies in waste treatment, such as conversion to energy or the use of biological solutions.”[/size]
[size=45]For her part, member of the Basra Governorate Council, Atiaf Zuhair Al-Tamimi, confirmed work on the file of sanitary landfill investment and waste recycling in the governorate.[/size]
[size=45]Al-Tamimi added, “Investment in sanitary landfill and waste recycling in Basra is one of the important and necessary projects for the governorate,” noting that “the completion of the project will contribute to creating a sound, clean, pollution-free environment in Basra Governorate.”[/size]
[size=45]The Health and Environment Committee in Parliament announced “the suspension of procedures related to the transfer of waste and radioactive waste until the proper and safe foundations for their disposal are established to preserve the safety of the Iraqi people,” explaining that “this agreement came after a meeting held with representatives of the Ministry of Science and Technology, during which it was agreed to determine Safe ways to dispose of radioactive waste.”[/size]
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