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In this book, experts in atmospheric sciences, human health, economics, social and political sciences contribute to an integrated assessment of the complex elements needed to structure air quality policy in the 21st century. The analysis is developed through a case study of the Mexico City Metropolitan Area - one of the world's largest megacities in which air pollution grew unchecked for decades. The international research team is led by Luisa T. and Mario J. Molina, Nobel Laureate in Chemistry. Improvements in Mexico City's air quality in the last decade testifies to the power of determined and enlightened policy making, and throws into relief the tough problems that remain to be solved.
The volume's first six chapters, including the contributions of over 50 distinguished scholars from Mexico and the US, outline the fundamental areas of knowledge policy makers must accommodate. The message is that only good science and well-chosen technologies can direct the way to corrective regulatory measures; but without strong commitment from government, no amount of science or technology can help.
The volume's first six chapters, including the contributions of over 50 distinguished scholars from Mexico and the US, outline the fundamental areas of knowledge policy makers must accommodate. The message is that only good science and well-chosen technologies can direct the way to corrective regulatory measures; but without strong commitment from government, no amount of science or technology can help.
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Air Quality in the Mexico Megacity
Book Subtitle: An Integrated Assessment
Editors: Luisa T. Molina, Mario J. Molina
Series Title: Alliance for Global Sustainability Bookseries
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-010-0454-1
Publisher: Springer Dordrecht
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eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive
Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht 2002
Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-4020-0452-0Published: 28 February 2002
Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4020-0507-7Published: 28 February 2002
eBook ISBN: 978-94-010-0454-1Published: 06 December 2012
Series ISSN: 1571-4780
Series E-ISSN: 2215-1699
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XXI, 384
Topics: Atmospheric Protection/Air Quality Control/Air Pollution, Ecotoxicology, Environmental Management, Atmospheric Sciences