8 Most Air Polluted Cities in the World, Dubai to Malaysia
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VIVA – Air pollution is one of the leading causes of death around the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution from coal oil and gas burning sources kills an estimated 8.7 million people worldwide every year.
So, it turns out that in some countries, there are still cities that are most polluted by air pollution.
Here are the 8 most air polluted cities in the world that people need to know:
1. Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
As Saudi Arabia's administrative center for the booming oil industry, the sandy port city of Dhahran has to face many problems related to air pollution. However, some speculate that recent changes to the law, allowing Saudi women to drive, have contributed to drastic levels of air pollution across the Middle Eastern country.
As the city with the 30th worst air pollution, Dharan still has some work to do to provide fresh air for its citizens.
2. Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar was a nomadic Buddhist center with a vast and interesting culture. After the Soviet religious purges in the 20th century, the city was rapidly modernized.
Surrounded by miles of prairie, Ulaanbaatar represents one of the most polluted capital cities in the world. Characterized by a mix of 21st century and traditional lifestyles, Mongolia's capital city faces air pollution problems due to the burning of solid fuels during the region's winters.
3. San Juan de Lurigancho, Peru
This densely populated district, located on the outskirts of Lima, houses 10% of the capital's population. Despite having an area with a thriving economy and acceptable living conditions, Unfortunately, Lurigancho is known for its widespread urban poverty.
According to the executive coordinator of the Clean Air Initiative committee for Lima and Callao, the reasons behind Peru's high urban air pollution are rooted in poor fuel quality and old cars on the roads, most of which date back to the 1990s and early 2000s.