Air Quality in the Mexico Megacity: An Integrated Assessment / Edition 1

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In this book, experts in atmospheric sciences, human health, economics, social and political sciences contribute to an integrated assessment of the complex elements needed to structure air quality policy in the 21st century. The analysis is developed through a case study of the Mexico City Metropolitan Area - one of the world's largest megacities in which air pollution grew unchecked for decades. The international research team is led by Luisa T. and Mario J. Molina, Nobel Laureate in Chemistry. Improvements in Mexico City's air quality in the last decade testifies to the power of determined and enlightened policy making, and throws into relief the tough problems that remain to be solved.
The volume's first six chapters, including the contributions of over 50 distinguished scholars from Mexico and the US, outline the fundamental areas of knowledge policy makers must accommodate. The message is that only good science and well-chosen technologies can direct the way to corrective regulatory measures; but without strong commitment from government, no amount of science or technology can help.

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Table of Contents

Prologue
Preface
Ch. 1 Air Quality Impacts: A Local and Global Concern
Urban Air Pollution: Historical Record 6
Sources and Transport of Air Pollution 8
Impacts of Air Pollution 14
Ch. 2 Cleaning the Air: A Comparative Overview
Cleaning the Air: The Los Angeles Experience 23
Cleaning the Air: The Experience of the Mexico City Metropolitan Area 33
Ch. 3 Forces Driving Pollutant Emissions in the MCMA
Population Growth 62
Urban Growth 71
Economic Growth 74
Production and Consumption of Energy 80
Erosion and Biogenic Emissions Sources 100
Ch. 4 Health Benefits of Air Pollution Control
Evidence of Air Pollution Exposures and Health Effects 107
"Back of the Envelope" Risk Assessment 123
Approaches to Valuing Health Effects 126
Ch. 5 Air Pollution Science in the MCMA: Understanding Source-Receptor Relationships through Emissions Inventories, Measurements and Modeling
Basic Scientific Understanding and Important Questions for Policy 141
Measurements of Meteorology and Air Quality 143
Emissions Inventories 164
Air Pollution Modeling Applications 172
Scientific Understanding, Analysis of Uncertainties, Research Methods, and Recommendations 177
Summary of Key Recommendations 207
Ch. 6 The MCMA Transportation System: Mobility and Air Pollution
Urban Transformation 216
Transportation Demand 219
Transportation Supply 228
Transport-Related Emissions 252
Regional Architecture Framework 267
Transportation Strategic Planning by Various Government Agencies 272
Key Problems and Future Policy Areas 274
Ch. 7 Conclusions: Key Findings and Recommendations
Integrated Framework for Air Quality Management Plans 286
Health Benefits of Pollution Control 286
Air Pollution Science: Understanding Source-Receptor Relationships 289
Options to Reduce Mobile Source Emissions and Improve Mobility 295
Options to Reduce Non-Transport Emissions Sources 304
Institutional Framework for Air Quality Management 309
Education and Capacity Building 310
Funding Mechanisms for Air Quality Programs 310
Photographs 313
App. A Mexico Metropolitan Index for Air Quality (Imeca) and the Environmental Contingency Program 329
App. B "No Driving Day" Program (Hoy No Circula) 333
App. C: List of Acronyms 339
App. D: Glossary 345
References 355
About the Authors 371
Index 379
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