Banning cars on Saturdays in Mexico City hasn't reduced air pollutants, according to a new study. Scientists had expected that limiting driving at the weekend would reduce vehicle emissions by 15%. read more
The air pollution in Mexico City is compounded by the fact that this city is located within the tropics. You can expect a lot of intense sunshine all year round, (more so in the winter months). For that reason, Mexico City receives high levels of ozone and various other types of photochemical smog. read more
Air pollution in Mexico City is a continuing concern for citizens, health experts, and environmentalists. The air pollution of the Mexico City Metropolitan Area, contained within the Valley of Mexico, is measured by the Índice Metropolitano de la Calidad del Aire (Metropolitan Index of Air Quality). read more