Environmental issues chart

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Air pollution in Mexico City is caused by vehicle emissions and industrial pollution which has led to serious health issues for residents. Deforestation of the Brazilian rainforest for cattle ranching and agriculture is destroying natural habitats and exacerbating climate change. Oil extraction and transportation in Venezuela has resulted in oil spills and pollution that are damaging local ecosystems.

Environmental Issues Chart
Issue
Air Pollution
in Mexico
City

Destruction
of the
Rainforest in
Brazil
Oil Related
Pollution in
Venezuela

Cause

Effect

Solution

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Oil in VenezuelaPedro Rojas Perez

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The document summarizes the history of Venezuela's oil industry from its beginnings in the late 1800s through nationalization in the 1970s. It discusses how oil exploration led to the founding of new towns, economic dependence on oil exports, and social, political, cultural, and economic changes in Venezuela. It also outlines the creation of OPEC in 1960 to regulate oil prices and Venezuela's gradual nationalization of the oil industry through the 1970s.

Latin America Environmental IssuesNorth Gwinnett Middle School

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Latin America faces several major environmental issues related to air pollution, deforestation, and oil production. Mexico City has extremely high levels of air pollution due to its large population, high elevation, and surrounding mountains that trap pollutants. The destruction of the Amazon rainforest in Brazil for agriculture and development has endangered many species and increased carbon dioxide emissions. Venezuela is a leading oil producer but production causes toxic waste, air and water pollution, and damage to ecosystems that local communities depend on.

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The document outlines several possible solutions to reduce air pollution in Mexico City: 1. Students would have to walk or take public transportation to school, as there are no school buses. This could mean students riding buses alone or longer commute times. 2. Cars could only be used for work or school transportation, not errands or entertainment, requiring people to use public transportation for other activities. 3. Families would be limited to only one car regardless of family size or transportation needs, making coordination more difficult and increasing reliance on public transportation.

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