VOICED : Mexico sembara millones de arboles para combatir contaminacion

Mexico has announced new environmental measures to combat pollution in the capital and metropolitan area. These include a historic reforestation effort of 18 million trees to create windbreak barriers and consolidate a green belt from 2016 to 2018. Due to pollution levels not seen in 13 years, a contingency was declared in March, restricting the circulation of over 5 million vehicles. Efforts to improve the vehicle fleet continue, with plans to replace 1,000 old taxis with hybrids. Additionally, 26 anti-pollution norms for industries will be updated, along with new emission regulations for private vehicles.

What is the main goal of the reforestation effort announced by Mexico?

• To boost the local economy

• To increase timber production

• To create windbreak barriers and consolidate a green belt

• To provide more recreational areas

What prompted the declaration of an environmental emergency in Mexico City?

• A public health crisis

• A political decision

• Unprecedented pollution levels

• A natural disaster

What measure was taken to address the pollution caused by vehicles in Mexico City?

• Introducing a carpooling system

• Building more roads

• Banning all vehicles

• Restricting vehicle circulation

What is the plan for old taxis in Mexico City as part of the environmental measures?

• To convert them to hybrid vehicles

• To repaint them

• To increase their fares

• To export them

What regulatory updates are being implemented to combat pollution?

• Increasing taxes on industries

• Updating anti-pollution standards and vehicle emission regulations

• Banning industrial activities

• Promoting public transportation