Tag Archives: Ulan Bator

Mongolian air pollution kills 120 children annually 

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

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 →

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Forget Beijing, world’s worst air has Mongolians seeing red

Posted on December 28, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

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 →

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Air pollution is endangering children’s health in Mongolia 

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

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 →

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Where is the world’s most polluted city? 

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

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 →

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Top 10 worst cities for air pollution

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

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 →

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Move over Beijing, New Delhi has the world’s worst air pollution

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

New Delhi has been dubbed the worst city for air pollution on Earth. According to air quality levels measured in 2014 by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1,600 different cities around the globe, the Indian capital city of New … Continue reading →

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The big smog: Cities plagued by air pollution

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

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 →

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Answer to Mongolia pollution is blowing in the wind

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Mongolia’s economic boom has been built on the vast coal reserves that lie under its seemingly endless steppes, but it is turning to wind to power itself and fight the pollution that chokes Ulan Bator. The Mongolian capital is ranked … Continue reading →

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