Local environment news on climate and conservation

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

•August 19, 2025

Tamaulipas binational climate alliance takes shape at Rice University

Tamaulipas binational climate alliance moves from idea to plan as SEDUMA signs an MOU with BCarbon and Earth Carbon at Rice University, aiming to build...

•August 19, 2025

Dahlia Mexico national flower anchors new Sierra tour

Dahlia Mexico national flower anchors a guided tour in the Sierra de Santa Catarina with a hands-on workshop at Yautlica as Mexico City doubles down...

•August 19, 2025

Maya Forest pact with Belize and Guatemala moves ahead

Mexico highlights the Maya Forest pact with Belize and Guatemala to protect 5.7 million hectares and opens talks on future rail links, including Maya Train...

•August 18, 2025

Mérida Verde program is reshaping the city’s canopy and civic culture

Mérida Verde program drives tree planting, heritage protections, and citizen action. More than 10,000 trees were planted and over 44,000 adopted as Mérida doubles down...

•August 18, 2025

Sinaloa dams at 21.5 percent after August rains statewide

Sinaloa dams at 21.5 percent after August rains, with 3,356.4 Mm³ stored; strong inflows and a 200 m³/s Huites–Miguel Hidalgo transfer lift reserves but risks...

•August 18, 2025

Arroyo Jabalines mangrove pruning debate splits neighbors

Neighbors and activists clash over Arroyo Jabalines mangrove pruning, with calls for permits, flood control, and safety. Protesters reject logging and demand a study.

•August 16, 2025

Puerto Vallarta sea turtle nesting surges after La Niña

Puerto Vallarta sea turtle nesting is surging at Boca de Tomates, with nights topping 30 nests and a 92 percent hatch rate as camps prepare...

•August 14, 2025

Puerto Vallarta Police Arrest Man with 63 Turtle Eggs from Marina Vallarta

Police detained a man with 62 turtle eggs after a call from camp staff in Marina Vallarta; the Puerto Vallarta sea turtle eggs arrest highlights...

•August 13, 2025

Puerto Vallarta sea turtle nesting intensifies as Green Patrol recovers over 15 nests

Puerto Vallarta sea turtle nesting intensifies as Green Patrol recovers over 15 nests in five days; new Playa de Oro incubation pen strengthens protection.