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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.

melipona bee hotel Cancun
•November 6, 2025

Buzzing Welcome: Hilton Opens Melipona Bee Hotel in Cancun

Hilton’s Cancun resort opened a “bee hotel” to protect melipona bees – a stingless species – and educate guests about local conservation.
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Boca de Tomates turtle
•November 5, 2025

Boca de Tomates turtle camp in Puerto Vallarta rebuilds after Priscilla

After Hurricane Priscilla’s surge wrecked hatcheries, the Boca de Tomates turtle camp rebuilt a vital nesting pen to safeguard eggs this season.
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illegal housing lots
•November 4, 2025

Illegal housing lots put Playa del Carmen cenotes at risk

Authorities and residents warn that illegal housing lots in Playa del Carmen are creeping into wetlands and karst zones, putting cenotes and the aquifer at...
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Bacalar lagoon damage
•November 4, 2025

Bacalar lagoon damage rekindles scrutiny of permits and works

A court inspection finds new evidence of Bacalar lagoon damage near an army “rest house,” deepening scrutiny of permits and federal oversight.
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Playa Platino certification
•October 31, 2025

Los Cabos and La Paz gain Playa Platino certification in 2025

Baja California Sur officials say select beaches in Los Cabos and La Paz will receive Playa Platino certification, a national seal for clean, well-managed shores...
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Puerto Vallarta Playa Platino
•October 31, 2025

Playa Platino Award win puts Puerto Vallarta on top

Playa Platino Award for Puerto Vallarta confirms Playa de Oro’s top standards in cleanliness, safety, and management during Cancun’s 5th sustainable beaches meeting.
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Puerto Vallarta ghost nets
•October 30, 2025

Puerto Vallarta ghost nets team launches first watchdog

Mexico accredits a diver-led watchdog to tackle Puerto Vallarta ghost nets, trained by Profepa with WWF; first win was a huge plastic mesh lifted off...
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Los Cabos environmental hotline
•October 30, 2025

Los Cabos environmental hotline opens for real-time tips

Los Cabos environmental hotline lets residents report pollution, illegal burning, or tree cutting in real time and get follow-up from authorities.
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Quintana Roo wastewater rules
•October 30, 2025

Hotels race to meet Quintana Roo wastewater rules

Hotels in Quintana Roo are upgrading treatment plants as Quintana Roo wastewater rules tighten ahead of 2026, protecting cenotes and avoiding fines.
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Mexico fisheries reform
•October 29, 2025

Mexico fisheries reform gains steam in Los Cabos

Organizers in Los Cabos urge Mexico fisheries reform to add size and weight limits, saying bag limits alone aren’t stopping smaller marlin and dorado.
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Cancun plastic waste
•October 29, 2025

Cancún plastic waste cuts start with 2025 hotel pledge

Cancun plastic waste cuts move from talk to action as hotels join a city-backed plan to phase out single-use items and target about 100 tons...
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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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