Mexico scrambles to save world’s smallest porpoise
Mexican authorities and scientists are scrambling to save the world’s smallest porpoise, the vaquita marina, from extinction, capturing illegal “ghost” fishing nets while hoping to...
Life imitates cinema in Mexico City’s Day of the Dead parade
Thousands thronged downtown Mexico City on Saturday for a “traditional” indigenous procession held for the first time this year, inspired by a hit Hollywood movie. The Paseo de Reforma,...
Mexico launches drones to protect endangered porpoise
Mexico’s government has launched drones to back last-ditch efforts to prevent illegal fishing activities that have led to the near extinction of the vaquita marina, the world’s smallest...
Indiana Conservation Practices Affect Gulf Of Mexico
Voluntary conservation farming practices are measurably decreasing nutrient pollution in the Mississippi River Basin, and this good news: from the Midwest, all the way down the Mississippi River in...
U.S., Mexico, Announce Climate Collaboration
A man who openly vilifies Mexicans and Americans of Mexican descent accepted the Republican presidential nomination on Thursday in Cleveland. He has said that “Mexico is not our friend” and promised...
Offshore Gulf lease auctions go digital
Representatives of offshore drillers could count on two trips a year to New Orleans to hear their multimillion-dollar bids on oil and gas leases in the Gulf of Mexico read aloud in the Superdome....
Gov’t seeks to improve fight against pollution in central Mexico
Mexican Environment Secretary Rafael Pacchiano has recommended that the Metropolitan Environmental Commission, or CAME, hold a special meeting to discuss improving air quality in the Mexico City...
Mexico to plant 18 million trees against pollution
Authorities will plant 18 million trees in Mexico City and its surrounding suburbs as part of efforts to combat air pollution, the government said. Environment Minister Rafael Pacchiano on Monday...
