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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.

Tulum cement spill

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

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

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

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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Cabo San Lucas protected area

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...
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San Miguel Environment Day

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.
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Cabo illegal fishing

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.
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Puerto Vallarta animal shelter

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...
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Puerto Vallarta bee attack

Puerto Vallarta bee attack leaves one dead and others hurt

Puerto Vallarta bee attack in Cuapinole leaves a man dead and others stung on Monday, October 20, 2025, as firefighters work to neutralize the swarm.
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Zapopan composting center

Zapopan composting center turns waste into city soil

Zapopan composting center will process 20,000 tons of organics a year and produce 7,200 tons of compost for parks and fields, cutting landfill use.
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Puerto Vallarta trash fishing

Puerto Vallarta trash fishing pulls 3.55 tons from bay

Puerto Vallarta trash fishing drew 34 boats and 300 volunteers on October 19, hauling 3.55 tons from Banderas Bay and spotlighting serious waste issues.
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Baja harbor seal decline

Baja’s seals are vanishing fast — researchers say why

Researchers report a 61% Baja harbor seal decline from 2016 to 2022, linking it to warmer seas and habitat disturbance. What this means for the...
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