Article(electronic)October 1990
Environmental issues in the cities of the developing world: The case of Mexico City
In: Journal of international development: the journal of the Development Studies Association, Volume 2, Issue 4, p. 500-532
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Abstract
AbstractIt is argued that the process of urbanisation in industrializing countries such as Mexico is basically productive, but the Government is reluctant to use the controls in its possession to contain the harm it does to the city environment. The state of Mexico City's environment is examined from a number of viewpoints – industry, transport, water supply, waste disposal, air pollution and health. Existing regulations and policies are poorly implemented. The authors argue, however, that the means and the technology exist for dealing with the environment, given political will and institutional reforms.
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