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What causes smog in L.A. and in Mexico City? Describe at least factors.

Describe one change to factories and power plants intended to reduce air pollution.


Describe one change to automobiles and buses intended to reduce air pollution.


Describe one way that commuters can now reduce air pollution.



What is still a major challenge to reducing air pollution in Mexico City?

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What causes smog in L.A. and in Mexico City? Describe at least factors.

The smog is trapped in the valley and cannot be carried away by wind.

Describe one change to factories and power plants intended to reduce air pollution.

Reducing toxic emissions from industrial sources, reducing emissions from vehicles and engines through new stringent emission standards and cleaner burning gasoline; and addressing indoor air pollution though voluntary programs.

Describe one change to automobiles and buses intended to reduce air pollution.

Using fuel efficient vehicles, or electric vehicles.

Describe one way that commuters can now reduce air pollution.

Choose a cleaner commute, share a ride to work or use public transportation. Combine errands and reduce trips. Walk to errands when possible. Avoid excessive idling of your automobile.

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