International air pollution in El Paso and Ciudad Juarez

Journal Article · Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1981 · Environ. Prof.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5737984

Applegate, H G

Data are presented showing that heavy metals from El Paso, Texas cross the international border into Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua. Children in both cities had higher blood-lead levels than considered safe. Various facets of controlling the problem are discussed: international law, formal and informal policy, and economics. The possible role of a binational agency is reviewed. It is suggested that local, informal policy-making is best for the short-term solutions but that a binational agency similar to the IBWC is needed for long-term solutions.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Texas, El Paso
• OSTI ID: 5737984
• Journal Information: Environ. Prof.; (United States), Vol. 3:1,2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
63 RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRON. POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGS. AND BIOL. MAT.
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MEXICO
AIR POLLUTION
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AIR POLLUTION MONITORS
BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS
BLOOD
CHILDREN
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INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
INTERNATIONAL LAWS
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BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS
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ELEMENTS
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LAWS
MATERIALS
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METALS
MONITORS
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