As any other city, Trinidad’s capital Port of Spain, faces pollution in its various forms as one of its urban problems. Air pollution is derived from the substantial amounts of vehicles that come into the city on a daily basis. Streets are filled and lined with cars emitting poisonous carbon monoxide and large quantities of particulate. The tropical heat combined with the heat of automobiles, machinery use and the concrete forests makes Port of Spain an urban heat island compared to its surrounding areas.

Furthermore improper disposal of garbage is evident in the city. Unsightly heaps of rubbish can be seen along the roadway of the city, making it not only hazardous but also a tourist distraction.