1982 Press Photo Views of Mexico City on a Clear day - orb24579

These views of Mexico City-- looking southeast from the center of town-- show a heavy smog day (top) and the mountains in the background on a clear day (bottom). Mexico city has some of the most contaminated air in the world. Average visibility dropped from nine miles to three years from 1937 to 1966. In the past four years alone, air pollutants have increased by 30 percent.

Photo measures 8 x 11.5 inches.

Photo is dated 05-06-1982.



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