The present work discusses the problems of atmospheric pollution of three Megacities of
Latin America (Mexico City, Sao Paulo and Santiago). The environmental pollution control …

A comparative study of elements deposited on tree bark was carried out for urban and
periurban areas of two of the most important cities in Argentina. The content of Fe, Mg, Al …

Urban air pollution has become an increasing problem in Latin America and the Caribbean.
One reason is the rapid expansion in the size of the urban population. This phenomenon is …

Air pollution is one of the major global environmental problems affecting human health and
life quality. Many cities of Chile are heavily polluted with PM 2.5 and PM 10, mainly in the …

Urban ecosystem is an intricate agglomeration of human, fauna and flora populations
coexisting in natural and artificial environments. As a city develops and expands over time; it …

SANCHEZ, Jorge et al. Levels of air pollution in Cartagena, Colombia. Rev. Univ. Ind.
Santander. Salud [online]. 2013, vol. 45, n. 3, pp. 35-44. ISSN 0121-0807. Background: Air …

In the large cities, the disordered urban development, the industrial activities, and the
transport, have caused elevated concentrations of polluting agents and possible risks to the …

Air pollution has become a critical issue in urban areas, so a broad understanding of its
spatiotemporal characteristics is important to develop public policies. This study analyzes …

Atmospheric pollution in cities is due to several human factors, for instance the number of
cars in circulation, fuel efficiency and industrial waste, as well as orographic and …

This report summarizes a number of research efforts completed over the past 20 years in the
El Paso del Norte region to characterize pollution sources and air quality trends. The El …