Burning of raw coal banned to reduce pollution
In Ulaanbaatar, the burning of raw coal has been banned in 50 khoroos of three districts – Bayangol, Sukhbaatar, and Chingeltei. It is hoped the ban will reduce air pollution in the city.
Air Quality Office administration chief D.Munkhtsog told our correspondent that households affected by the ban will be given the opportunity to purchase low-smoke stoves and cleaner-burning coking and chipping fuel. The Millennium Challenge Foundation has imported low-smoke stoves from Turkey, which sell for MNT 25,000 to MNT 50,000 each, depending on their size.
Residents will be able to buy a ton of chipping fuel for MNT 80,000 (reduced from MNT 120,000), and a ton of coking fuel for MNT 90,000 (reduced from MNT 150,000). Fuel companies will supply 3,765 tons of fuel, 1,745 tons of which has already been delivered.
Air Quality Office administration chief D.Munkhtsog told our correspondent that households affected by the ban will be given the opportunity to purchase low-smoke stoves and cleaner-burning coking and chipping fuel. The Millennium Challenge Foundation has imported low-smoke stoves from Turkey, which sell for MNT 25,000 to MNT 50,000 each, depending on their size.
Residents will be able to buy a ton of chipping fuel for MNT 80,000 (reduced from MNT 120,000), and a ton of coking fuel for MNT 90,000 (reduced from MNT 150,000). Fuel companies will supply 3,765 tons of fuel, 1,745 tons of which has already been delivered.
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