Tag: Water
Climate change could put Yucatán’s water supply in jeopardy
Cenote X'Canché near Ek Balam. Photography: Carlos Rosado van der Gracht
Scientists in Yucatán warn that within a...
More investment is needed to bring water to distant communities
Many families in remote communities rely entirely on the use of wells. Photo: File
Experts warn that...
Tap water in Merida is the cheapest in the world
Photo: Courtesy
While heavy in mineral content and requiring filters, Merida's tap water is the most affordable in...
Maya activists deliver ‘prize’ for racism to corporate pig farms
Indigenous activists hold a mock ceremony to declare a corporate foe to be racist against Mayan people. Photo: Diario de Yucatan
Mérida native wins patent for machine that makes seawater drinkable
An inventor from Mérida has received a U.S. patent for invention that turns seawater into drinking water.
Man turns travel passion into water project in Valladolid
A 30-year-old Wisconsin man's mission to see all seven continents and seven Wonders of the World led him to explore a new path that's bringing health benefits to kids.
Huge pig farm in cenote zone remains silent pending court ruling
The pig farm in Homún remains silent while two petitions filed by protesters are weighed by a federal court.
Engineering student invents a solar-powered water purifier to serve rural communities
An engineering student at UADY may have invented a solution to the water-quality problem in rural Yucatán.
Water pressure drops in coastal towns as pools proliferate
It seems that nearly everyone who's building at the beach wants a pool. And it's putting a strain on the water system.