Mexico Air Pollution Summary

Where is Mexico?

• 5

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

What is the name of the mountains in Mexico?

• Andes Mountains

• Pyrenees Mountains

• Sierra Madre Mountains

• Alps Mountains

• Ural Mountains

Which environmental issue is Mexico City facing?

• Deforestation

• Nuclear radiation

• Air Pollution

• Respiratory Issues

• Public Transportation

Which other case study countries also suffers from the same environmental issue as Mexico City?

• Russia

• Germany

• United Kingdom

• Canada

What are the causes of air pollution in Mexico City?

• Emissions from factories and businesses

• Coal (fossil fuel) burning power plants

• Radiation from nuclear explosion

• Illegal logging and clear cutting trees

• Low elevation surrounded by mountains

Why are the Sierra Madre Mountains a unique cause of air pollution?

• Wind blows dirt down the sides of the mountains

• The pollution is trapped in a bowl shape they create

• Rain erodes the mountains and blows dust into the air

• Most people live in the mountains creating more pollution

What are the effects of air pollution in Mexico City?

• Respiratory Issues

• Asthma

• Eye Irritation

• Heart Problems

• Radiation Sickness

What are some solutions to the air pollution problem in Mexico City?

• Limiting driving to 6 days per week

• Public transportation & bike share program

• Flying daily air condition flags to warn people

• New regulations for emissions

• Alternative sources of energy

Have the government solutions been successful?

• Yes, Mexico city has the lowest rate of air pollution in the world

• No, air quality is still poor overall even wit new rules