A Study on Air Pollution in Ulaanbaatar City, Mongolia

D. Amarsaikhan, V. Battsengel, B. Nergui, M. Ganzorig, G. Bolor

1Institute of Informatics, Mongolian Academy of Sciences, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia 2Department of Geography, National University of Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

DOI: 10.4236/gep.2014.22017                

Abstract

At present, air pollution has become the main problem in many developed and developing countries. Especially, in Ulaanbaatar city of Mongolia, it has become one of the most tackled issues of every citizen living in the capital city. The aim of this study is to highlight the trend of air pollution and pollution sources in the Mongolian capital and conduct some air pollution analyses. Overall, the study indicates that the air pollution in Ulaanbaatar city is a very serious problem and for its reduction, rapid and thorough measures should be taken.

Keywords

Air Pollution; Pollutants; Ulaanbaatar City; Thorough Measures

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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