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Essay On Mexico Border Issues

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The US/ Mexico border is a prime example of the struggles that this binational environment must deal with everyday. Surrounding residents must manage to endure a harsh living environment, rapid growth, and economic integration. Such conflicts that arise from the border is, hazardous waste, limited water supplies, depletion of the groundwater, air and water pollutions, and the conservation of natural ecosystems. Many of us do not realize the struggles of life along the border, this paper is here to help bring these issues into the spotlight in hopes of finding a solution. The two - thousand-mile-long border is the home to millions of people who share water, air, land, and ecosystems. Today, the border is one of the most environmentally …show more content…

Residents of the border are exposed to air pollution from an assortment of sources, one including automobiles and industries. Pollutants such as sulfur dioxide and carbon monoxide raise concerns of health for the residents of the border region. Thermoelectric plants and smelters are known to release sulfur dioxide into the air, causing problems for residents. Several of the border cities are facing major air pollution problems associated with the increase of numbers and the usage of truck and automobiles …show more content…

The Border 2020 is a partnership among the United States Border Tribes and federal, state and local governments in the United States and Mexico. The mission of the Border 2020 Program, is to protect the environment and public health in the U.S.- Mexico border region, consistent with the principles of sustainable development. (2). The Border 2020 program has identified five long-term major goals such as: reduce air pollutions, improve access to clean and safe water, promote material management and waste management, enhance joint preparedness for environmental response, and enhance compliance assurance and environmental

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