Mexico to plant 18 million trees against pollution

Mexico to plant 18 million trees against pollution Mexico City (AFP) July 12, 2016 - Authorities will plant 18 million trees in Mexico City and its surrounding suburbs as part of efforts to combat air pollution, the government said Monday. Environment Minister Rafael Pacchiano dubbed it a "historic reforestation" to reinforce the "green belt in the megalopolis." The greater Mexico City area was hit by the worst air pollution in more than a decade in March, prompting auth ... more

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