Bhujdma Borku

 

Professor Bujidma Borku from Mongolian International University introduced in detail the situation of winter air pollution in Ulaanbaatar, a major city in Mongolia, and potential solutions to reduce air pollution from three aspects: background, relevant city information, and environmental protection projects. Firstly, the traditional housing structure, economy, types of fuel used, pollutant monitoring data in Ulaanbaatar city center and yurt area, energy and environmental protection projects, and clean air projects in Mongolia are introduced; finally, potential solutions to reduce air pollution are proposed: use natural gas and solar energy instead of coal; the government monitors air quality in big cities, reduces local waste incineration, and eliminates small boilers; promotes public transportation; invests in households so that low-income groups can use clean coal and coal stoves; provides education, getting them to use better quality coal and coal stoves.