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Environmental issues in the cities of the developing world: The case of Mexico City

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  • Nigel Harris And
  • Sergio Puente

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It 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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  • Nigel Harris And & Sergio Puente, 1990. "Environmental issues in the cities of the developing world: The case of Mexico City," Journal of International Development, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., vol. 2(4), pages 500-532, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:jintdv:v:2:y:1990:i:4:p:500-532
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