World Oceans Day: Tourists Use the Sea as an Ashtray, Activists Warn
A single cigarette butt can contaminate up to 15 liters of seawater, environmental activists warn.
Ana Reyes
Tropical Storm Boris Makes Landfall Near Acapulco
Tropical Storm Boris made landfall early Tuesday 130 km south of Punta Maldonado, Acapulco, bringing heavy rains to Guerrero and…
Former Playa del Carmen Mayor Lili Campos Summoned for Questioning Over Alleged Fund Misappropriation
Lili Campos and two ex-officials face questioning over alleged misappropriation of funds during her administration.
Earthquake Off Cuba Rattles Cancún and the Riviera Maya
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake reported off western Cuba was felt across parts of Quintana Roo and the Yucatán Peninsula on…
Playa del Carmen Mayor Leads Massive Beach Cleanup to Combat Sargasso
Mayor Estefanía Mercado led over 2,000 volunteers in removing 70 tons of sargasso from Playa del Carmen beaches.
Climate Change Already Reshaping Quintana Roo’s Weather, Sargasso, Experts Warn
Global warming is intensifying extreme weather, sargasso influx, and heat in Mexico's Caribbean coast, experts say.
Illegal Dump Trucks Dump Sargassum in Open Lot in Playa del Carmen
Unauthorized dump trucks are dumping sargassum in residential areas, prompting city officials to investigate and warn of penalties.
Mexico Orders Army to Submit Regulations for Sian Ka’an Road Project
Mexico's environment agency approves a military road through Sian Ka'an reserve but demands a management plan.
Federal Judge Allows Clearing Over Sac Actún Underground Rivers, Citing Lack of Evidence
A federal judge denied an injunction against clearing over the Sac Actún cave system, ruling environmentalists failed to specify risks.
Cozumel Hosts 32nd Children’s Congress for the Environment at Chankanaab Park
Fifth graders in Cozumel kicked off the 32nd Children's Congress for the Environment with workshops on coral reefs and bat…