Evolution of air quality as a function of vehicle demand in the Metropolitan District of Quito
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Currently, the negative effects of air pollution on public health and the environment is a challenge of interest to the international community, which has focused much of its efforts and resources on policies, agreements and programs aimed at improving air quality. In this context, the present study determines a correlation between vehicle demand and air pollution levels in the Metropolitan District of Quito DMQ. The development of this study implements a quantitative research methodology that includes the collection and analysis of data relevant to the objectives. Despite being on the agenda of the DMQ government for the last 25 years, with CORPAIRE and the Metropolitan Corporation for the Integral Management of Solid Waste and Environmental Protection of Quito as its governing, monitoring and control bodies, the deficient mitigation of air pollution continues to threaten public health, local ecosystems and biodiversity.
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