Environmental issues of latin america
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Latin American countries like Mexico and Venezuela face significant air and water pollution problems. Mexico City has very high air pollution levels due to the large number of vehicles and emissions. Venezuela relies on oil profits but oil spills have caused environmental damage by shutting down fishing industries and destroying fish habitats. Both countries are trying to implement policies to curb pollution and mitigate its impacts.
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Overview
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Key Topics Covered
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The best part is you can achieve this without building a custom workflow! Say goodbye to the hassle of using separate automations to call APIs. By seamlessly integrating within App Studio, you can now easily streamline your workflow, while gaining direct access to our Connector Catalog of popular applications.
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Creating a compelling user experience for any software, without the limitations of APIs.
Accelerating the app creation process, saving time and effort
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