Tag: Environment
Sea turtles in Yucatán are hatching late. An expert explains.
Marine Biologist, Jesús Manuel Cuevas Medina answers our questions about the health of Yucatán’s sea turtle population and how we can help.
Mexico confirms the creation of a state-owned lithium company
During a morning press conference, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador confirmed that his government would establish a state-owned lithium company.
Cozumel locals fight back against the construction of a massive new...
Environmental activists on the island of Cozumel are protesting the construction of a new dock which they say would irreparably harm the island's delicate ecosystem.
A leak in a Tabasco Pemex oil pipeline causes disastrous fire
A massive fire sparked by a leaking oil duct has created massive environmental damage in Huimanguillo, Tabasco.
What to do if you find baby sea turtles on the...
Most people realize that it is not a good idea to disturb nesting or baby turtles, but what should we do if one appears to be in peril or distress?
Progreso spearheads new effort to clean up illegal dumpsites
Residents in Progreso and other communities on Yucatán's northern coast are complaining of illegal garbage dumps.
New ‘green tax’ considered for Yucatán in 2022
Yucatán's Congress is considering the ratification of a new environmental tax.
The proposal plans to impose a tax of approximately 270 pesos per ton of...
New data shows growth in Mexico’s jaguar population
A census of Mexico's jaguars shows an increase in the population of 20% over the past couple of years.
The news is being celebrated by...
Turtle discovered inside a suitcase at Mérida’s airport
A land turtle was found inside a cardboard box within a suitcase at the Mérida international airport.
Scientists warn of a potential environmental disaster on Yucatán beaches
Record-breaking amounts of sargassum could soon reach the Peninsula, scientists said at a Mérida conference.
Mexican government signs COP26 plan to reduce methane emissions
The document invites countries to commit to ending deforestation in the next decade, which is considered essential in the fight against climate change.
Yucatán Congress passes a new law to fight climate change
Yucatán's congress passed a new climate-change law Thursday to reduce auto emissions and safeguard the environment.
Construction at Xcaret’s new theme park near Valladolid shut down
Construction at Xcaret’s Xibalba theme park in Yucatán has been halted after a surprise inspection by Mexico’s federal environmental agency, Profepa.
Good news for Yucatán’s sea turtles
Sea turtles continue to be endangered in Yucatán, but a new study suggests that their numbers are beginning to recover.
How photographer Mike Diaz captures Yucatán’s unique environment
As Mike grew up, he dove back into nature, researching the environment, wildlife, and space. He understood the process he had to follow in order to achieve the photos he dreamed of.
Setbacks old and new plague the Mayan Train’s progress
More than halfway through AMLO’s tenure, the president's largest infrastructure project, the Mayan Train, is only 10% complete.
Activists call on Yucatán to declare climate emergency
A group of student activists led by Greta Thunberg has called upon Yucatán's government to declare a climate emergency and start to take more serious and proactive moves to combat climate change.
New Tulum Airport will boost touristic activity, says AMLO
A couple of weeks earlier, Obrador revealed the purchase of 1,200 hectares from ejidatarios in the Felipe Carrillo Puerto sector for the new Tulum airport.
A baby manatee in Quintana Roo is looking for a new...
The Institute of Biodiversity and Natural Protected Areas (Ibanqroo) and the International Foundation for Nature and Sustainability are looking for options for a rescued manatee.
Should Yucatán develop its very own Cancún-like hotel zone?
Tourism developers suggest developing a three-mile-long hotel zone along Yucatán's coast.
Yucatán’s amazing animals, from the solitary jaguar to the misunderstood opossum
Though the exact number of animal species on the Yucatán Peninsula is hard to nail down, even conservative estimates place the number in the thousands.
People of Homún awarded Lion Heart award for their fight against...
The recognition comes as Homún continues to fight against pig farms which locals say produce dangerous levels of pollutants that seep into their groundwater.
A plea to end Mérida’s days of unchecked growth
A new report titled "the costs of urban expansion in Mexico" has found that Mérida's strategy for growth is alarmingly deficient.
Yucatán has lost over half of its jungle
Aside from Mérida, the worst affected municipalities include Tizimín, Tecax, and Tzucacab, all of which are known for ranching and agriculture.
