TY - JOUR
T1 - Management of air pollution in Mexico
AU - Silva Rodríguez de San Miguel, Jorge Alejandro
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2018, Emerald Publishing Limited.
PY - 2019/3/6
Y1 - 2019/3/6
N2 - Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to review the management of air pollution in Mexico and strategies that have been considered to correct the issues, including potential future directions to further improve air quality for Mexico’s environment and people. Design/methodology/approach: Different serious academic databases were searched for material regarding the issue of air pollution in Mexico, such as Scopus and Social Science Citation Index. Regional concern was an important factor that was considered in this review. Material was considered based on its recency, academic importance and veracity. The studies selected mainly ranged from the mid-1990s to 2018. Findings: Air pollution in Mexico has been a primary issue for the country’s administration and that of Mexico’s North American neighbour, the USA. It has contributed significantly to climate change and has had detrimental effects on both the environment and on the health of Mexican citizens in various ways. While efforts to ameliorate the situation have been relatively strong, it is hoped that ongoing cooperation between Mexico, the USA and Canada will influence the development of stricter emissions standards. Originality/value: This paper considers current circumstances and whether enough has been done to mitigate Mexico’s significant air pollution problem. It also considers several recommendations made by commentators as to potential future directions to rectify the issues, as no similar review has been made for a developing Country.
AB - Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to review the management of air pollution in Mexico and strategies that have been considered to correct the issues, including potential future directions to further improve air quality for Mexico’s environment and people. Design/methodology/approach: Different serious academic databases were searched for material regarding the issue of air pollution in Mexico, such as Scopus and Social Science Citation Index. Regional concern was an important factor that was considered in this review. Material was considered based on its recency, academic importance and veracity. The studies selected mainly ranged from the mid-1990s to 2018. Findings: Air pollution in Mexico has been a primary issue for the country’s administration and that of Mexico’s North American neighbour, the USA. It has contributed significantly to climate change and has had detrimental effects on both the environment and on the health of Mexican citizens in various ways. While efforts to ameliorate the situation have been relatively strong, it is hoped that ongoing cooperation between Mexico, the USA and Canada will influence the development of stricter emissions standards. Originality/value: This paper considers current circumstances and whether enough has been done to mitigate Mexico’s significant air pollution problem. It also considers several recommendations made by commentators as to potential future directions to rectify the issues, as no similar review has been made for a developing Country.
KW - Air pollution
KW - Air quality
KW - Management
KW - Mexico
KW - Mexico city
KW - Urban areas
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85056202154&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1108/MEQ-05-2018-0099
DO - 10.1108/MEQ-05-2018-0099
M3 - Artículo de revisión
SN - 1477-7835
VL - 30
SP - 578
EP - 592
JO - Management of Environmental Quality: An International Journal
JF - Management of Environmental Quality: An International Journal
IS - 3
ER -