[PDF] air pollution problems in turkey

At least 42,000 people lost their lives due to air pollution in Turkey in 2021, according to the 2022 report of the Right to Clean Air Platform (THHP).
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  • Why is air pollution a problem in Turkey?

    So, to recap, the main causes of air pollution in Turkey are vehicle emissions, factories andpower plants, construction sites or other similar areas (road repairs,demolition sites, mining etc.)

  • How is the air pollution in Turkey?

    Major Air Pollutants in Turkey
    The current PM2. 5 concentration in Turkey is 1.1 times above the recommended limit given by the WHO 24 hrs air quality guidelines value.

  • What is the biggest environmental issue in Turkey?

    Air pollution
    Almost all the urban population is exposed to particulate matter emissions higher than the EU and World Health Organization limits.
  • Turkey produced 409.7 million metric tons of carbon dioxide (MtCO2) emissions in 2022.
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