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Local environment news on climate, conservation, and air and water quality. We unpack risks, restoration plans, and recovery, plus resilience planning.

Vallarta mud turtle
•October 28, 2025

Vallarta mud turtle traps uncovered in midnight sweep

Vallarta mud turtle crackdown in Puerto Vallarta: Profepa and Navy teams disable 12 traps, free two reptiles, and warn of black-market demand amid critical endangerment.
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San José estuary dredging
•October 28, 2025

San José estuary dredging back on the table amid risk

Officials are reviewing San José estuary dredging as silt and invasive plants threaten flow in Los Cabos, with a new management plan guiding next steps.
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Leatherback turtle nest 2025 cabo
•October 27, 2025

First leatherback turtle nest in BCS raises hopes

Baja California Sur confirmed a leatherback turtle nest to open the 2025–26 season, with Los Cabos’ incubators and patrols ready to protect eggs.
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Quintana Roo illegal logging
•October 27, 2025

Quintana Roo illegal logging sparks mass land closures

Mexico’s watchdog says 3,994.12 hectares are under closure as bi-weekly raids expand and tougher penalties loom for Quintana Roo illegal logging.
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Cuale River crocodile
•October 27, 2025

Cuale River crocodile captured by residents in Puerto Vallarta then freed

Residents in Emiliano Zapata tied a Cuale River crocodile before Green Patrol stepped in to relocate it. Officials urge people to call 911, not intervene.
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Puerto Vallarta Zoo neglect
•October 26, 2025

Puerto Vallarta Zoo backlash grows over animal care

Viral posts allege poor care at Puerto Vallarta Zoo. Activists demand inspections as PROFEPA notes a recent on-site check. What’s confirmed, and what isn’t.
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puerto vallarta heat
•October 25, 2025

Puerto Vallarta heat set to carry into 2026 experts say

Puerto Vallarta heat is lingering into late October as an anticyclone and record greenhouse gases point to a warmer winter for Mexico, SMN and WMO...
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Los Cabos whale watching
•October 24, 2025

Los Cabos whale watching fans spotted whales weeks early

Los Cabos whale watching fans spotted whales weeks early, but Mexico’s official season begins in December; authorities urge distance and patience.
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Tulum cement spill
•October 24, 2025

Tulum cement spill shuts plant near sensitive cenote

MX Concretos was sealed near cenote Yaax Mul after an oily discharge in the jungle. Officials are reviewing aquifer risk linked to the Tulum cement...
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Los Cabos gas pipeline
•October 24, 2025

Los Cabos gas pipeline under review as locals mobilize

As SEMARNAT reviews the Los Cabos gas pipeline, locals warn of risks to the tourist corridor and San José estuary amid secrecy and a short...
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cancun Nichupté crocodile attack
•October 24, 2025

Swimmer chased in Nichupté crocodile attack video clip (video)

New video suggests a Nichupté crocodile attack on a swimmer in Cancún’s lagoon as officials renew warnings to avoid the water and respect posted signs.
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Veracruz oil spill
•October 23, 2025

Veracruz oil spill contained as cleanup expands on Pantepec

Authorities say the Veracruz oil spill from a rain-damaged Pemex pipeline is contained along the Pantepec, the duct is repaired and safely back online, and...
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