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President of Turkmenistan Congratulates Cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko on His Birthday
22 Jun. 04:37The President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, sent his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the Hero of Turkmenistan and Hero of the Russian Federation, Commander of the Cosmonaut Corps of the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center, Oleg Kononenko, on the occasion of his birthday. The official statement was broadcasted during the "Watan" news program.
The Head of State highly commended the outstanding career and bravery of the Turkmen-born cosmonaut, noting his significant contributions to international space exploration. Taking this opportunity, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov wished Oleg Kononenko robust health, longevity, family prosperity, and continuous success in his ongoing scientific missions and space research endeavors.
Specialists at the International Science and Technology Park of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan, led by Durdymyrat Gadamov and Altyn Rahmanova, have developed a new-generation bio-agent designed to neutralize soil methane emissions. The solution utilizes local bacteria adapted to the regional climate, which harness methane monooxygenase to convert methane into carbon dioxide and water.
Methane is a major contributor to global warming, with a heat-trapping capacity in the atmosphere significantly higher than that of carbon dioxide. The newly developed bio-agent features high efficiency in industrially congested areas, cost-effectiveness through the use of local raw materials, and complete safety for human health and the environment.
This scientific breakthrough aligns with Turkmenistan's sustainable development strategy, supporting its commitments under the Global Methane Pledge to enhance environmental oversight in the energy sector.
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