10 cities in Turkey where we need to tackle air pollution more

With the development of industry and technology, air pollution has become a serious problem in Turkey. This pollution, which harms both people’s health and the environment, is felt more in many cities, especially in big cities. For this reason, important efforts are being made in many cities to combat air pollution and create a cleaner environment. However, there is still much work to be done. Let’s take a look at the 10 cities in Turkey where air pollution is one of the most serious threats.

Istanbul

Istanbul, Turkey’s largest city, has long struggled with air pollution. Air pollution levels in the city are measured at high levels at almost every time of the year. Air pollution is mainly caused by traffic and PM2.5 particles are measured at the highest levels in every measurement. Electric scooters can help make transportation in Istanbul more environmentally friendly.

Ankara

Ankara, like Istanbul, is a city that has to struggle with air pollution, which increases every year due to its dense population and industrialization. The widespread use of electric scooters here can help reduce air pollution levels.

Izmir

Izmir is a city in western Turkey with a very dense population. It is not only a touristic region, but also a city with a high level of industrialization. Air pollution is also a serious problem in Izmir. Electric scooters can help make transportation in Izmir more environmentally friendly.

Bursa

Bursa is a city in the Marmara region of Turkey and its industrial sector is highly developed. Therefore, air pollution is also high in Bursa. It is quite possible to use electric scooters in Bursa, especially along the long bicycle paths in Nilüfer district. By encouraging the use of electric scooters here, air pollution can be greatly reduced.

Kocaeli

Air pollution levels in Kocaeli are increasing, mainly due to traffic density, industrial plants and energy production sources. To combat air pollution here, solutions such as the widespread use of electric scooters and the construction of more bicycle lanes can be implemented. In addition, more frequent use of public transportation can be encouraged to reduce traffic congestion in the city.

Mersin

Mersin is one of our provinces where there is an increase in air pollution due to its developing industry and increasing population. In Mersin, electric scooters will be both environmentally friendly and a faster and easier transportation alternative in the city.

Antalya

Antalya is a tourist city located on the southern coast of Turkey and one of the most important holiday destinations in the country. The city attracts many tourists throughout the year and the number of tourists is increasing every year. However, the increasing number of tourists and population is causing increasing air pollution problems in Antalya. To solve this problem, Antalya needs to promote environmentally friendly means of transportation such as electric scooters.

Sivas

Sivas is a city in the central part of Turkey and has a very problematic situation in terms of air pollution. Air pollution in Sivas is mostly caused by traffic and according to the data, it gets worse in winter months. The air pollution level in the city is particularly high in PM10 and PM2.5 particles.

Kayseri

Kayseri is a city located in the central Anatolia region of Turkey and air pollution levels have reached very high levels in recent years. Air pollution in the city is mostly caused by industry and PM10 particles are measured at the highest levels. Solutions to tackle air pollution in Kayseri could include the introduction of electric scooters and the construction of more bike lanes. Industrial facilities could also be encouraged to use less environmentally damaging technologies.