Air Pollution

The Air Pollution in Costa Rica based on San Jose Capital

The pollution in Costa Rica’s capital city, San José, is a threat to Costa Ricans health, a study by the Laboratorio de Análisis de Calidad de la Universidad Nacional (UNA) – National University´s Quality Analysis Laboratory has mentioned.
Harmful particles in the air were recorded at 37 micrograms per cubic meter (ug/m3), according to the research. The figure is almost double the maximum contaminant levels established by the World Health Organization [WHO].

Characteristics

• This kind of pollution affects human airways, the digestive system and the eyes, as well as the skin with consequent acceleration of aging, she said.
• It is urgently necessary to eliminate lead from fuels, mainly because emissions generated by cars, often for lack of maintenance, Alfaro said.
• In this regard, Costa Rica’s Minister of Environment and Energy, René Castro, highlighted the progress in the elimination of lead and mercury in fuels.

Purity and Cleanliness in Costa Rica

1. Air quality.
2. Drinking water quality and accessibility.
3. Garbage disposal satisfaction.
4. Clean and Tidy.
5. Quiet and no problem with night lights.
6. Water quality.
7. Comfortable to spend Time in the city. 
8. Quality of green and parks. 

Solutions

https://www.numbeo.com/pollution/country_result.jsp?country=Costa+Rica

https://news.co.cr/air-pollution-in-san-jose-costa-rica-threatens-health/24733/