Turkish government launches new environmental review of Aliağa shipyard facility amid widespread pollution concerns.
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Turkish authorities have reopened the environmental assessment procedure for the Aliağa ship-breaking facility, which has remained controversial for years due to environmental pollution.
Reports submitted to the ministry indicate that the facility will expand the scope of its operations.
The expansion has raised concerns about worsening pollution and health risks for workers and neighboring residents.
Turkish authorities have reopened an environmental impact assessment for the Aliağa ship-breaking facility amid plans to expand operations. The facility, which has faced sharp criticism for decades due to severe pollution and health hazards, could increase its damage if expansion is approved without strict environmental guarantees.
If expansion is approved without strict environmental conditions, it could affect air and water quality in the surrounding area and real estate and housing prices there. Workers at the facility and neighboring communities will face increased health risks from toxic materials used in ship-breaking.

Mehmet Yılmaz