Urban Tree Regulation Proposed for Playa del Carmen
A specialist calls for a new urban tree regulation in Playa del Carmen to guide planting, protect existing trees and…
Environment
Dogs on Playa 88 Raise Questions About Beach Rules and Enforcement
Repeated sightings of dogs at Playa 88, including animals reportedly running without leashes, are prompting renewed calls for authorities to…
Mara Lezama Joins National Reforestation Program as Quintana Roo Plants 12,000 Trees
Gov. Mara Lezama launched Quintana Roo's participation in Mexico's national reforestation program, planting over 12,000 trees statewide.
Mexico’s Captive Dolphins Await Transfer as Legal Reform Stalls
Nine dolphins remain in concrete pools at a closed Cancún park while Mexico's new law on captive marine mammals awaits…
Cancún Launches Laguna Nichupté Mangrove Restoration with 5,000 Seedlings
Restoration plants 5,000 red mangrove seedlings in five hectares at Cancún's Laguna Nichupté as part of Mexico's 2026 national reforestation…
Mexico Denies Limestone Extraction Permits Near Playa del Carmen
Semarnat rejected permits for two limestone extraction projects in Playa del Carmen and Puerto Morelos, halting Calica-like operations.
Tree Experts Urge Playa del Carmen to Boost Reforestation to Combat Heat Waves
A tree care specialist calls on Playa del Carmen officials and residents to expand green spaces as concrete surfaces worsen…
Quintana Roo Firefighters Join Mission to Combat Wildfires in Canada
Sixteen Quintana Roo firefighters have joined the Mexican contingent helping battle more than 600 active wildfires in Canada.
Mexico Opens Public Consultation on Two Quintana Roo Beachfront Projects
Environmental agency seeks public input on two proposed beachfront developments in Playa del Carmen and Cozumel.
Sargassum Levels Drop in Quintana Roo, but Red Alert Remains
Satellite images show lower sargassum density, but Mexico keeps red alert as 119,000 tons are expected this year.