Impacts of Slavery on the Americas

The Impacts of Air Pollution in Mexico

By Nate Porterfield

Standard: SS6G2a. Explain the causes and effects of air pollution in Mexico City, Mexico.

Mexico’s air pollution is due in part to their high altitude, rapid industrialization, and use of so many vehicles in a small area.

The effects of pollution are low air quality, acid rain, and eye irritation, and asthma.