Mérida, Yucatán.- The cleaning and sanitation of cenotes in several municipalities of Yucatán is progressing through a strategy of comprehensive attention to …
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Compost can reduce trash going to landfills
50 percent of household garbage belongs to this type of waste: expert says. Merida, Yucatan, (October 20, 2021).- Composting means returning its …
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Pig farms in Yucatan could trigger serious social problems, warns UNAM researcher
The effects will not only be environmental, but also social, something that is evident with the social struggles that Maya peoples have …
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Tremendous environmental damage’ caused by California oil spill
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Some residents, business owners, and environmentalists questioned whether authorities reacted quickly enough to contain one of the largest …
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Mexico is among the 13 most polluting countries on the planet
The country emits 737 million tons of CO2 per year; the Energy sector generates 64% of greenhouse gases MEXICO CITY, (October 02, 2021).- …
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The sanitation of wastewater generated in residential areas has become a real challenge in Yucatan, especially in Merida, since very little of …
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Mérida, Yucatán.- The lack of supervision and vigilance by federal agencies that allow hotels to clear mangroves has caused significant damage to …
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Mexico City taps solar energy to clean up historic Aztec-era canals
MEXICO CITY, September 14, 2021, (Reuters) – Mexican scientists have developed a unique “nanobubble” system using solar energy to improve water quality …
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Dark slick oil rig photographed after Ida in waters of the Gulf of Mexico
By Associated Press Investigative Reporters Michael Biesecker and Gerald Herbert Associated Press Photos show what appears to be a miles-long oil slick …
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Specialist says Yucatan soil is not suitable for pig farms
Mérida, Yucatán, (August 10, 2021).- The Yucatecan karst soil causes the filtration to go directly into the water table, therefore, they indicate …