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Balancing Tradition and Change in Mongolia
This chapter examines the multifaceted challenges faced by herders in Mongolia, particularly the effects of overgrazing and air pollution in urban areas like Ulaanbaatar. It highlights the government's initiatives to manage livestock numbers while striving to maintain herders' livelihoods amidst climate change and environmental degradation. Personal stories underline the struggle to preserve nomadic culture against the backdrop of worsening living conditions and health impacts due to pollution.
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