Latin America’s Environmental Concerns
Discover the major environmental concerns in Latin America, including air pollution in Mexico City, rainforest destruction in Brazil, and oil-related pollution in Venezuela. Explore the impacts on daily life and the efforts to combat pollution in the region.
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Latin Americas Environmental Concerns
SSG62 The students will discuss environmental issues in Latin America. a. Explain the major environmental concerns of Latin America regarding the issues of air pollution in Mexico City, Mexico, the destruction of the rain forest in Brazil, and oil-related pollution in Venezuela.
In your journal answer the following questions: (1) How would your life change if you could only go outside when absolutely necessary (to get to and from school, to do important errands)? (2) How much energy do you think you would have if you had watery eyes, a cough, and a headache all the time? Would you want to ride your bike? Play outdoor sports? How would you concentrate on school? Homework? (3) How would you feel if your family was prohibited from using the car every Thursday, in order to try to stop the pollution? How would you, and your other family members, get where you need to go? Would it be worth it if it lessened the pollution?
Air Pollution in Mexico City nearly 20 million people live here second most populated city in the world-- Tokyo is first city s population and location contribute to its bad air pollution problem considered to be the most polluted city in the world
Causes of Air Pollution 1. huge population = lots of cars = huge car emissions 2. high elevation--less oxygen so fuels don t fully burn higher level of gases harm eyes, lungs, and the heart 1. Sierra Madre Mountains surround city and trap in polluted air
What is the AQI? The AQI is an index for reporting daily air quality. It tells you how clean or polluted your air is, and what associated health effects might be a concern for you. The AQI focuses on health effects you may experience within a few hours or days after breathing polluted air. Air Quality Index (AQI) Basics - AirNow AQI Chart
Air Quality Index Attlanta AQI ATL Air Quality Mexico City AQI Mexico City
Solutions to reduce air pollution, the city promotes public transportation (buses, subway) city is also testing buses that run on cleaner burning fuels workshops to educate people about the environment new restrictions on car use
Driving Restrictions In an effort to reduce car emissions in Mexico City driving restrictions have been placed on the people. Monday: no driving if license plate ends with 5 or 6. Tuesday: no driving if license plate ends with 7 or 8. Wednesday: no driving if license plate ends with 3 or 4. Thursday: no driving if license plate ends with 1 or 2. Friday: no driving if license plate ends with 9, 0 or a letter. Saturday and Sunday: All vehicles may be driven.
Closing As a group or with a partner, address the issue on your task card.
