Most Polluted Cities in the World in Asia
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According to the UN Agency World Health Organisation (WHO), the world’s most polluted cities are found in Asia. Ulan Baatar in Mongolia is the most polluted city on earth with its air quality at a concentration of 279 micrograms per cubic meter of air (ug/m3). This is a staggering number compared to Canberra (Asia Pacific’s least polluted city), which measures at 10 ug/m3. In Malaysia, amongst the most polluted cities are Klang Valley (65 ug/m3), Shah Alam (54 ug/m3) and Johor Bahru (52 ug/m3).
Link: http://www.traveldailynews.asia/news/article/51430/asia-has-the-world-rsquo-s-most
Date and Source: January 17, 2013, Travel Daily News
