Smog over Mexico City C013 / 5018
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Smog over Mexico City C013 / 5018
Smog over Mexico City. Clouds and smog (brown haze) over downtown Mexico City, Mexico. The geographical location of this city, within a highland depression (2420 metres elevation), allows cold air to blanket the area and trap urban pollution. This pollution is produced by motor vehicles and industries, and can reach high levels. Restrictions on driving and industrial output, combined with environmental policing and fines, have improved air quality since the 1990s. Mexico City is one of the largest cities in the world, with an area of 1485 square kilometres and a population in 2010 of over 8.8 million. Photographed in April 2010
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This print titled "Smog over Mexico City C013 / 5018" captures the alarming reality of air pollution in one of the largest cities in the world. Taken in April 2010, it showcases a dense layer of smog and brown haze hovering over downtown Mexico City, creating an eerie atmosphere. Situated within a highland depression at an elevation of 2420 meters, this geographical location allows cold air to trap urban pollution produced by motor vehicles and industries. The result is sky-high levels of pollutants that pose significant health risks to the city's population. However, there is hope amidst this bleak scene. Since the 1990s, strict measures such as driving restrictions and limitations on industrial output have been implemented alongside environmental policing and fines. These efforts have gradually improved air quality over time. The image features not only the central business district with its towering skyscrapers but also residential blocks and suburbs engulfed by smog. It serves as a stark reminder of how human activities can impact our environment negatively. Photographer Daniel Sambraus skillfully captures both the magnitude of Mexico City's pollution problem and its sprawling built environment. This thought-provoking photograph prompts us to reflect on our responsibility towards mitigating air pollution for future generations while appreciating the beauty that lies beyond this polluted horizon.
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