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Category Archives: Mongolia
Mongolian capital to ban low-grade coal to ease smog
Mongolia will ban the burning of low-grade coal in its capital Ulaanbaatar within the next decade, the Ministry of Environment and Tourism said, as the country tries to curb toxic air pollution. Ulaanbaatar is one of the world’s most polluted … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Asia, Mongolia
Tagged Mongolia, PM2.5, Ulaanbaatar, Ulan Bator, wood burning
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Toxic Smog in Mongolia’s Capital Worsens Amid Harsh Winter
On most winter mornings, Setevdorj Myagmartsogt wakes up to a cloud of toxic smog blanketing his neighborhood in the Mongolian capital Ulaanbaatar, where the air quality is among the worst in the world. The city’s air, which is at times … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Asia, Mongolia
Tagged Air Pollution, Mongolia, PM2.5, Ulan Bator
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Mongolian air pollution kills 120 children annually
A new report by the Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences has revealed some disturbing figures about the impact of Ulaanbaatar’s killer smog, reports news.mn. The writers state that 120 children and 1200-1300 people in Mongolia are dying every year … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Asia, Mongolia
Tagged Air Pollution, Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, Ulan Bator, World Heath Organization (WHO)
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Forget Beijing, world’s worst air has Mongolians seeing red
If you think air pollution in China has been bad, consider Mongolia. Levels of particulate matter in the air have risen to almost 80 times the recommended safety level set by the World Health Organisation (WHO) – and five times … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Asia, Mongolia
Tagged Air Pollution, China, Mongolia, PM2.5, Ulaanbaatar, Ulan Bator, World Heath Organization (WHO)
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Air pollution is endangering children’s health in Mongolia
In Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, children like Nandin-Erdene face air so dense with pollution that they cannot view the colour of traffic lights. See what the air quality means for children’s health, and learn what UNICEF and partners are doing to cut … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Asia, Mongolia
Tagged Air Pollution, Mongolia, PM2.5, Ulaanbaatar, Ulan Bator
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Where is the world’s most polluted city?
Outdoor air pollution kills 3.3 million people, mostly in cities, every year. That’s more than HIV, malaria and influenza combined – yet the sparse coverage of official data means many cities are not even monitored Every day, hundreds of millions … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Asia, China, Health Effects of Air Pollution, India, Mongolia, World News
Tagged Africa, Air Pollution, Beijing, Canada, China, Delhi, Egypt, Health Effects of Air Pollution, India, King's College London, Lagos, Lanzhou, Latin America, London, Mongolia, Oxford Street, Pakistan, PM2.5, South Africa, UK, Ulaanbaatar, Ulan Bator, USA, World Heath Organization (WHO)
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Top 10 worst cities for air pollution
With thousands of people dying every year due to poor air quality in these cities, something must be done to alleviate the problem. This week it was reported that almost 9,500 people lose their lives each year in London due … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, Air Quality, Asia, Chile, China, India, Latin America, Mexico, Middle East, Mongolia
Tagged Afghanistan, Air Pollution, Beijing, Cairo, Chile, China, Chongqing, Egypt, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, India, Kabul, Mexico, Mexico City, Mongolia, New Delhi, Santiago, Ulaanbaatar, Ulan Bator
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The big smog: Cities plagued by air pollution
Smog hangs over Ulan Bator – like every winter. This air pollution and intense cold is damaging the lungs of 19-year-old Tsegi. But it’s not only Mongolia’s capital: Here’s a look at some of the worst cities for bad air. … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Asia, Mongolia
Tagged Air Pollution, Mongolia, Ulan Bator, World Heath Organization (WHO)
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