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 Turtle Time: Participate in Rare Turtle Hatching in Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit this Fall
 RivieraNayarit.com
Experience the magic of life first-hand by taking part in turtle hatching season in Riviera Nayarit. The turtle hatching process is but one of the many wildlife and outdoor adventure opportunities in the destination.
Mexico Aims to Bring CO2 Cut Plan to Climate Talk
 Robert Campbell
Mexico aims to put a detailed offer to cut the growth of its own greenhouse gas emissions on the negotiating table at global climate change talks in Copenhagen this year, a senior environmental policymaker said.
The Three Eyed Iguanas of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
 Jim Scherrer
If you want to have a little fun, just ask your friends what has three eyes, two penises, and never sweats: the iguanas of enchanting Puerto Vallarta, Mexico!
Family Planning a Major Environmental Impact
 Paul Murtaugh
Some people who are serious about wanting to reduce their "carbon footprint" on the Earth have one choice available to them that may yield a large long-term benefit – have one less child.
Mexico: Green Therapy on the Rooftops
 Verónica Díaz Favela
In the last two years a Mexico City hospital, kindergarten and municipal government office building have experimented with plant-covered rooftops. Today, workers and visitors are enjoying the benefits.
Startup Company Brings Wastewater Purification
 Bronson Pettitt
Purification and bottled water have been big business in Mexico for decades, but one company hopes to enter with an alternative that may change how water is used.
Nicaragua's Vampire Problem
 Tim Rogers
Maria Felix Flores thought her town's vampire problem had been solved when government vampire hunters wiped out a bat colony in 2008. But once again, this sleepy town is being haunted by the winged menaces.
Revealed: The Secret Evidence of Global Warming Bush Tried to Hide
 Suzanne Goldenberg & Damian Carrington
Photos from US spy satellites declassified by the Obama White House provide the first graphic images of how the polar ice sheets are retreating in the summer. The effects on the world's weather, environments and wildlife could be devastating.
Open Pit Disasters in Mexico and Peru
 Emilio Godoy
The old mining town of Tlalpujahua, a picturesque colonial hill town 160 km from the Mexican capital, is a symbol of the illusory wealth and very real damages of mining in this country.
Opportunities Created for Undertaking Environmental Projects on the Mexico-United States Border
 Presidencia de la República
New credits and loans policies are designed to steer supply and demand of environmental infrastructure projects towards clean, renewable technologies to cope with climate change.
Bill Gates Sets His Sights On Controlling the Weather
 Popular Science
Microsoft's chairman is part of a joint patent filing for using fleets of vessels to stop hurricanes via geoengineering.
Declaration of Leaders at Forum of Main Economies on Energy and Climate
 Presidencia de la República
Climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our time. As the leaders of the world’s main economies, both developed and developing, we plan to respond firmly to this challenge.
Researchers Find Possible Environmental Causes for Alzheimer's, Diabetes
 Nancy Cawley Jean
A new study by researchers at Rhode Island Hospital have found a substantial link between increased levels of nitrates in our environment and food with increased deaths from diseases, including Alzheimer's, diabetes mellitus and Parkinson's.
Scientists Study the Riches of the Mexican Pacific
 Emilio Godoy
Mexico’s Pacific coast, one of the world's richest seaboards in terms of biodiversity, has been the focus of very few scientific studies. A new observatory aims to fill that void.
Rivera Cuale Environmental Awareness Day
 Leanne Smith
Saturday, June 27th marked a special day at Rivera Cuale, the award-winning condominium development on the banks of the Cuale River in El Caloso. Children from the community were invited to participate in a day of environmentally educational activities and fun.
Can Ecotourism Be More Than an Illusion?
 Stephen Leahy
More than ever before, global tourism must play its part in sustainable development and poverty alleviation, stated experts at an international symposium in this Canadian city.
Mexico's Gamble on Biofuels
 Alberto Najar
Mexican authorities intent on tackling the issues surrounding the production of biofuels are faced with one fundamental question. Should they have clean air, or cheap food to feed the country's poor?
Obama to Senate: Pass the Climate Bill Now
 Charles Babington
Hours after the House passed landmark legislation meant to curb greenhouse gas emissions and create an energy-efficient economy, President Barack Obama on Saturday urged senators to show courage and follow suit.
Cousteau Inspires Mexico's First Marine Observatory
 Agence France-Presse
Mexico and France have launched Mexico's first marine observatory on the edge of one of the world's most diverse ocean ecosystems, the Sea of Cortez.
Mexico Warns Recession Could Hurt Climate Goals
 Robert Campbell
Mexican President Felipe Calderon warned governments on Monday against letting economic crisis derail steps to cut greenhouse gas emissions, saying failure to reach a deal would cost all nations dearly.
Mexico Seeks Help for Developing Nations on Climate Change
 Guillermo Barros
Mexican President Felipe Calderon on Monday called for financial help for developing countries to meet their climate change commitments under a new treaty set to replace the Kyoto Protocol.
In Mexico, Scientists and Communities Forge Eco-Alliances
 Verónica Díaz Favela
More and more citizens have begun to alternate their jobs with work to stop the destruction of the environment in their communities.
The Downside of Mexico's Wind Power Boom
 Sarah Terry-Cobo
Behind Canada, Mexico is the largest importer of crude oil to the United States, but a changing breeze is pushing our southern neighbor to produce more wind energy.
 The Sea Turtles of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
 Jim Scherrer
Sea turtles are very intelligent creatures of nature; they continue coming to Puerto Vallarta regardless of the swine flu scare, the border town drug wars, or the global recession! In fact, they are a lot like savvy tourists; once they’ve been to Vallarta, they keep coming back!
Clean-Energy Windmills a 'Dirty Business' for Farmers in Mexico
 Chris Hawley
The Isthmus of Tehuantepec — Mexico's narrowest point — is becoming the Saudi Arabia of alternative energy as U.S. and European companies, emboldened by new technology and high oil prices, rush to stake their claims in one of the world's windiest places.
Report: Climate Change Already Affecting US
 David A. Fahrenthold
Man-made climate change is already lifting temperatures, increasing rainfall, and raising sea levels around the United States - and its effects are on track to get much worse in the coming century.
Old Livestock Corral Recycled into New Bar at Vallarta Botanical Gardens
 Dianna Madsen
True to its belief in recycling, Vallarta Botanical Gardens has commissioned talented artist, Leno Morfín, to construct the new bar in a rustic style from the wood of a local corral being torn down.
UN Environment Chief Urges Global Ban on Plastic Bags
 Grace Chung
Single-use plastic bags, a staple of American life, have got to go, the United Nations' top environmental official said this week.
Mexico Yet to Cross Clean Energy Threshold
 Emilio Godoy
Despite its great potential for energy from the sun, wind and water, Mexico has not taken advantage of the Clean Development Mechanism laid out in the Kyoto Protocol on climate change.
Mexico Agrees to Reduce Emissions
 Reuters
Mexico will voluntarily cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 50 million tonn a year by 2012, President Felipe Calderon said.
Experts: Bat Fungus Causing Historic Decline
 NPR
A mysterious fungus attacking America's bats could spread nationwide within years and represents the most serious threat to wildlife in a century, US experts warned Congress this week.
Support from Private Enterprise Vital for Achieving Green Economy: UNEP
 Presidencia de la República
Moderating the panel on "The Business Sector's Contribution to a Green Economy," Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Achim Steiner warned that without the support of the private sector, it will be impossible to promote a green revolution that will guarantee a change of mentality in the way business is done.
Climate Change: Bolster Natural Carbon Absorption, Says UN
 Diego Cevallos
Expanding the capacity of natural areas for capturing and storing carbon is one of the keys to curbing climate change, and would be a relatively low-cost solution that would also improve the quality of life of millions of farmers, the United Nations said Friday.
Moving Slowly on Climate
 Arthur Max
Mexico's chief negotiator at climate talks in Bonn said Thursday that he fears nations will hold off until the final Copenhagen meeting to make concessions and decide on environment proposals - one of which has been put forward by the Calderón administration.
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