Fill in the Blanks Mexico Environmental ConcernOnline version SS6G2 – Explain the impact of environmental issues in Latin America. a. Explain the causes and effects of air pollution in Mexico City, Mexico. by Aaron Stinson 1 limits bus permitted pollution elevation poor million Mexico factory coal quality air solve City Mexico , the capital of , has some of the worst pollution of any major city on Earth . The comes from the city's low and the energy and transportation requirements of its nearly 9 residents . Between the and power plant emissions and vehicle exhaust , Mexico City's air quality is extremely . Air flags are flown daily to designate the smog levels , particularly in the dry winter months . In an effort to its air pollution problem , Mexico City the number of days its citizens are to operate their personal motor vehicles . Mass transit systems , such as the city's and train networks , are encouraged as an alternative means of transportation * * * Adapted from the Georgia Deparment of Education 6th Grade Social Studies Teacher Notes for the Georgia Standards of Excellence in Social Studie s