ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION AND NATURAL DISASTERS IN TURKIYE
While Turkey is renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, it also faces various environmental issues. Whether it’s an earthquake, flood, forest fire or land slide, it is very likely to be experienced due to its geological position and geomorphological structure.
Environmental Pollution
Turkey has encountered environmental challenges due to rapid industrialization and urbanization. Increasing air pollution in major cities, particularly influenced by industrial activities, leads to the accumulation of harmful substances in the atmosphere. This situation can result in respiratory diseases and overall health problems. Additionally, water pollution is on the rise with the contamination of water bodies by agricultural pesticides, industrial waste, and urban sewage.
Natural Disasters
Disasters constitute a complex global problem and inevitable facts of our lives. Disasters can cause; mental health issues, physical injury and even death. So the people all around the world should take disasters seriously.
There is one natural disaster that most of the people experienced in Türkiye: Earthquake. Earthquakes are known in Türkiye for at least 1000 years. But last year on 02.06.2023 a huge disaster happened. People waited for days to be saved but unfortunately most of them died. Countries all around the world came to help. That also showed us ‘’No matter who you are, you are a human’’.
Turkey is frequently exposed to earthquakes, and the earthquake risk is particularly noteworthy around the Marmara Region and the Eastern Anatolian Fault Line. These disasters can significantly impact both human lives and infrastructure.
Recommended Solutions for Pollution and Disasters
1. Sustainable Energy Policies: Investments in clean and renewable energy sources can reduce environmental impacts in the energy sector.
2. Waste Management: Strengthening solid waste management policies and promoting recycling processes can mitigate environmental pollution.
3. Disaster Preparedness and Infrastructure Strengthening: Establishing advanced disaster management systems, enhancing earthquake resistance of buildings, and undertaking infrastructure strengthening efforts in flood-prone areas are crucial.
Turkey's effective response to environmental pollution and natural disasters is vital for a sustainable future. In this context, informed policies, technological innovations, and community participation can assist Turkey in addressing environmental challenges.
Writers: Ceylin KOCA- Duru KUTLUHAN
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