ECOLOGY
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
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Carbon Monoxide, Sulfur Dioxide which is emitted from vehicles.
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Climate change
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Deforestation
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Breathing
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Detailed explanation-1: -These air pollutants are mostly generated from human activities such as burning fossil fuels in power plants and vehicle emissions.
Detailed explanation-2: -POWER: Emissions from a state-owned power plant in the nearby Tula region are by far the main source of sulfur dioxide (SO2) pollution in Mexico City, exceeding by 33 times the amount produced by freight and public transportation, according to OCCA an umbrella group championing clean air.
Detailed explanation-3: -This was partly due to Mexico City’s high altitude (7382 ft above sea level), which causes its oxygen levels to be 25% lower. Carbon-based fuels also do not combust completely. Other factors include the proliferation of vehicles, rapid industrial growth, and the population boom.
Detailed explanation-4: -There are various environmental issues in Mexico. The top three that affect Mexico is air pollution, lack of clean water, and deforestation.