Ulaanbaatar's Shift from Coal to Gas Promises a Breath of Fresh Air
- Mongolia Weekly
- Mar 26
- 2 min read
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia's capital, is infamous for its winter cloak of toxic smog, a stark consequence of coal-burning stoves in the sprawling ger districts that ring the city. The government’s latest attempt to combat this persistent environmental and public health crisis is a gas subsidy program, announced in March 2025.
This initiative to aid ger district households raises questions about its efficacy, economic viability, and long-term sustainability.
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