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.

•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...

•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.

•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...

•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...

•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.

•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...

•October 22, 2025

Cabo San Lucas protected area patrol finds illegal net

FONMAR pulled a fishing net from the Cabo San Lucas protected area and opened an investigation, warning of threats to sea life, jet skis, and...

•October 22, 2025

San Miguel Environment Day rallies 315 youth in cleanup

San Miguel Environment Day brought 315 students and city crews to Los Rodríguez for tree planting, trash removal, and recycling education that lasts.

•October 22, 2025

Cabo illegal fishing sweep frees sharks, roosterfish

Federal inspectors with naval support freed sharks and a roosterfish off Cabo San Lucas during a Cabo illegal fishing sweep, seizing gear and a vessel.

•October 21, 2025

Puerto Vallarta animal shelter upgrade pitched to city council

Puerto Vallarta animal shelter overhaul heads to council, proposing a rebuilt Animal Control Center, a new municipal kennel, and upgrades that cut disease risks and...