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Air Pollution in Mexico City
In May of 1998, the pollutants in Mexico City’s atmosphere caused many of its residents to become seriously ill. It is estimated that one-third of the city’s population is at risk for health problems caused by the air pollution crisis. ... These reports have caused many countries around the world to take notice of Mexico City’s air pollution problem. ... The readings in 1998 indicated that Mexico City was at an all time high of 251, which caused city officials to announce a health risk alert (Kline, 1998). ... The ban affected the city’s industry, as several factories and 20 percent of the gas stations were ordered to close. These drastic measures seemed to come a little too late as the city struggles to meet the balance between protecting its people, while preserving its industrial power and economic state.
For many years, Mexico City boasts of being one of the largest urban populations in the world. ... One of the most significant sources of air pollution is the gas exhaust from private vehicles. ... Since three of the eight major air pollutants identified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are caused by vehicle emissions, it is of major concern to environmentalists conducting research on the effects to the ozone layer as well as its health effects on the population.
Approximate Word count = 966
Approximate Pages = 3.9
(250 words per page double spaced)
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