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 Editorials | Environmental
Plants Finally Get DNA Barcodes
 Stephen Leahy
Advances made in genetic profiling could be used to fight illegal timber trading, provide authentication of herbal medicines and map entire food chains, according to experts at a conference of the Mexican Academy of Sciences.
 Copenhagen: 'We Need a Legally Binding Treaty'
 The Real News Network
Miliband: Obama's says that time has run out for a legally binding deal on climate change this year.
Climate Change in Mexico: A Policy of Pretence
 Emilio Godoy
Although it is the second largest emitter of greenhouse gases in Latin America and the Caribbean, after Brazil, and will be hosting next year's United Nations climate meeting, Mexico is heading to the Cophenhagen summit practically empty-handed.
How To Travel Green
 Howcast Videos
Travel green so you leave the most gentle carbon footprint as you traipse around the world.
Humpback Whales Return to the Banderas Bay
 Keith May
It is with a HUGE smile on my face that I inform you all that the Humpback whales have indeed returned to Banderas Bay. I have received two credible reports of Humpback whales in the bay – the first being on November 1st near Le Kliff and the second on November 11th near Los Muertos pier.
Vallarta Orchid Society Lecture Series: Growing Orchids from Seeds - Part 1
 T.J. Hartung
The Vallarta Orchid Society lecture series continues this month with a series of talks on the complexities of growing orchids from seeds. Join us for the first talk, which will take place at the Vallarta Botanical Gardens on Saturday, November 28, starting at 1 pm.
Environmental Ambassador Holds Essay Contest To Raise Awareness about Ocean and Beach Preservation
 Surfline
Professional surfer and recipient of the 2007 John Kelly Environmental Achievement Award James Pribram traveled to Sayulita Mexico November 8-13th to educate students from The Costa Verde International School (CVIS) about the importance of preserving our ocean's and beaches.
Tagging Billfish for Science Leads to Great White Shark Research Adventure and Exciting TV Series
 The Billfish Foundation
Avid billfish angler and TV outdoor fishing adventurer Chris Fischer never thought he'd actually be living a scene much like that from Jaws as he kneeled face-to-face handling a huge, live 4,600 pound great white shark.
Save Half the Planet, or Lose It All
 Stephen Leahy
At least half the planet must be protected if humanity is to survive the next century, declared conservationists at the conclusion of 9th World Wilderness Congress in Mérida, Mexico.
Global Warming Threatens Lake Titicaca, Imperils Millions of Bolivians
 Univision.com
Global warming has accelerated the evaporation of Lake Titicaca, the water level of which has dropped to the lowest point in years, Carlos Andrade, of the Binational Autonomous Authority of Lake Titicaca (ATL), told The Associated Press last week.
Tijuana Builders Set Pioneering Green Goal
 Sandra Dibble
There are taller buildings in Tijuana. And far more colorful ones. But in a corner of the city’s Rio Zone, the developers of a 14-story office building are striving for a different kind of distinction: becoming the first certified “green” structure in northwest Mexico.
President Calderón Stresses Need to Link Carbon Emission Reduction Goals to Economic Incentives
 Suzanne Stephens Waller
The Presidency reports that Mexican President Felipe Calderón, together with Australian President Kevin Rudd hosted a breakfast for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation CEOs to discuss the phenomenon of climate change.
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