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For two months, the Mexican government maintained a steadfast narrative: the oil staining hundreds of miles of Gulf coastline was the result of an illegal ship dump and natural seabed seeps. But on April 16, that narrative collapsed.  Federal authorities were forced to admit that a decaying 36-inch pipeline owned by state oil giant Pemex, located within the Cantarell … [Read more...] about New Evidence Shows Continuous Fallout from Cantarell Spill Contaminating Protected Reserves

The beaches of Mexico’s Caribbean coast, famous for their white sand and turquoise water, face a recurring threat. Every year, massive amounts of brown seaweed known as sargassum wash ashore.  It rots in the sun, releasing a smell like rotten eggs, harming wildlife, and driving away tourists. In 2025, authorities in Quintana Roo collected over 80,000 tons of the stuff, … [Read more...] about Mexican Scientists Tackle the Sargassum Crisis to Turn the Scurge into Profit

In Villahermosa, Parque-Museo La Venta functions as both a zoo and an archaeological park. The site houses several Olmec colossal heads and other artifacts from what is considered Mesoamerica's "mother culture," alongside living animals, including jaguars, monkeys, and crocodiles. Recent investigations by federal environmental authorities have focused on whether the park is … [Read more...] about Zoo at Villahermosa’s Parque-Museo La Venta Under Scrutiny

President Claudia Sheinbaum has signaled a major policy shift by opening the door to new natural gas extraction technologies, a decision that environmental groups and energy experts warn could be a dangerous leap into an environmental "dead end." During her daily press conference this week, Sheinbaum defended the exploration of non-conventional gas extraction techniques, … [Read more...] about From Opposition to Open Door: Sheinbaum’s New Fracking Policy Sparks Backlash from 80+ Civil Groups