Student B. Munkhtsatsral has reported the effects of global warming since 1970, which includes wildfires, dust storms and blizzards. Another article by N. Bulgantsetseg argues that although gers, the traditional Mongolian dwelling, contribute to pollution in the capital, their use in the countryside is more appropriate.

“Every year there's 600,000 cubic meters of trash. Twenty five percent is paper, 17 percent is organic, 34 is percent plastic cans bottles and ash,” said E. Bolorerdene, another contributor.

Other reports discuss the effects industry has contributed to environmental degradation. For example, detergent factories have contributed to the pollution of the Tuul River.