Air Pollution
What natural feature of Almaty makes the city’s air pollution worse?
The city is in a valley, which traps polluted air.
What two words form the word “smog”?
Smoke + fog.
What is the WHO safe annual limit for PM2.5?
5 µg/m³.
PM2.5 particles are how many times smaller than a human hair?
Around 30 times smaller.
Name one simple way to reduce air pollution in daily life.
Use public transport / walk / cycle.
During which season does Almaty experience the heaviest smog?
In winter.
What is the main source of air pollution in Almaty?
Cars and transport (around 60%).
How many times higher is Almaty’s 2024 level compared to the WHO norm?
About 4.8 times higher.
How many premature deaths does air pollution cause globally each year?
Over 7 million.
What three factors can help achieve clean air in the future?
Clean transport, green energy, public awareness.