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Mexico city is one of the world’s largest
metropolitan areas. Mexico right now has a huge problem with
the high amounts of pollution in the air. Being surrounded by mountains
prevents winds from blowing away the pollutants in the air and thus trapping
in thick smog. This is also a problem in other major cities in Mexico such as, Guadalajara, and Ciudad Juarez. But these cities are not nearly
as bad as Mexico City which is by far the most air polluted
city in the world today.
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Taming
Mexico City
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The main cause of the air pollution is the three million
cars that the city is home to. The exhaust fumes from the cars is an
estimated 90% of the pollution, the other 10% is mostly from industrial
companies in the area. Most recently Mexico City designated days that no private
vehicles are allowed to drive on the road. In hope of giving time to clear
the air. Also in the schools, kids are now being educated on the pollution
problems to help inform them of the major problem that they are faced with.
The Pollution sometimes gets so bad that the government closes schools and
factories till the air cleans out.
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Mass
Smog
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With the great amount of air pollution that residents of Mexico City are consuming, the personal
reactions to the pollution depend on the individual, the degree of exposure,
and the level of individual activity. Age and health are also concerns.
Health effects may range from difficulty in breathing, through coughing and
wheezing, to aggravation of cardiac and respiratory systems
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