It will be important for the government to invest more money and sustain that investment for years as it takes 15 to 20 years to re-grow some of the hardwoods currently being threatened by the deforestation process (Peters, 2002).
This problem can be dealt with locally through government programs and education. A program that educates the public on the future problems of deforestation and ways to reduce the impact of the problem can be sponsored by the government and taught in individual areas of the nation.
AIR POLLUTION
Another serious issue being faced by the Mexican people is air pollution.
Mexico has been under the gun concerning air pollution for many years. Mexico City is among the world's most polluted cities when it comes to smog and the air the residents breath. Several years ago air alerts were a fact of life for the residents as students would remain in their classrooms and people with health issues would be urged not to go outdoors that day. However, due to government programs and recent restrictions on industry and the auto industry the air pollution numbers have begun to come down with the air quality improving (Orders, 2002).
One of the program the government has implemented to combat the problem is a no drive day. When the air quality gets to dangerous in Mexico City the government orders a driving ban day.
When pollution levels reach two times their acceptable limits cars are ordered off the roads and are parked until the driving ban is lifted. The only vehicles allowed on the roads during the bans are newer modeled vehicles that have a reduced air pollution capacity and they are only to be used for emergencies even then (Orders, 2002).
In the past, almost half of the city's estimated 3 million vehicles were ordered off the streets during such alerts. But many residents have bought newer, cleaner models that are allowed even during emergencies (Orders, 2002). "
Many of the programs being implemented are modeled after programs that the...
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