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What is the main cause of air pollution in Bogotá? The District spoke out
The controversy grows after President Gustavo Petro's tweet referring to air quality in Bogotá.
TL;DR
- Bogotá's Environment Secretary Adriana Soto disputes President Petro's claims on air pollution causes.
- The district states that unpaved roads are the main source of particulate matter, not vehicles.
- Private vehicles contribute less than 2% to air pollution in Bogotá.
- External factors like smoke from forest fires in the Orinoquía and Amazonía regions impact air quality.
- The Environment Secretary requested national government cooperation to improve air quality.