Children cannot play in the streets and they all have to go out with handkerchiefs to avoid the harmful effects of the air: the inhabitants of the most polluted cities in the world live almost all year long under a thick mist that does not allow them to see even the blue of the sky nor the brightness of the stars. Here we have the ranking of the most polluted cities in the world according to a study done by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2016.
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- Mexico DF: Mexico City is the most polluted city in the world. It registers high levels of sulfur dioxide, particulate matter, carbon monoxide and tropospheric ozone in the city air, as well as high levels of lead and nitrogen oxide.
- Beijing : In 2005 this city reached the maximum levels of pollution, according to the scale generated for its measurement, as a result of the large number of cars and the concentration of industries on the outskirts of the city. In winter, in addition, the heating systems of the buildings must be considered, for the 13 million inhabitants of the city.
- The Cairo : The cars and industries are the main factor of air pollution in the capital of Egypt. While pollution levels are constantly monitored by the government, efforts are made to promote initiatives that promote care for the environment through the media, and activities are held to increase awareness on the issue.
- Jakarta : The capital of Indonesia has very high levels of pollution due to the lack of efficient combustion in the cars that circulate in this city, which are found in large quantities.
- Los Angeles : Like those mentioned above, air pollution is a serious problem, and smog is part of the daily life of its inhabitants. When levels are too high, the government asks industries to stop the burning of fuel and its inhabitants rationed use of vehicles.
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