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Real estate developments and pig farms operating in Yucatán without environmental permits will be demolished, the Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection (Profepa) warned. During a tour of the municipality of Ixil, the agency’s head, Mariana Boy, noted that many companies prefer to pay fines rather than regularize their activities, which has led to a disorderly […]
The environmental devastation in Yucatan continues unabated. Following the recent destruction of dunes and mangroves in Sisal, residents of Chabihau have now reported new illegal logging of mangroves on the coastal strip that connects with Santa Clara. According to residents, the affected area is being deforested without federal permits, putting the region’s biodiversity and ecological […]
On Soliman Bay in Tulum, Mexico, Casa Xixim is a 4,800-square-foot net-neutral villa that balances ecological responsibility with contemporary comfort in an ecologically protected setting. Conceived by architect Scott Specht of Specht Novak, the villa’s design creates a seamless dialogue between architecture and nature. The interiors showcase authentic regional craftsmanship, featuring custom pasta tiles made…
The Yucatán Business Coordinating Council (CCE) says Mexico is not ready to fall into a “month-by-month game,” given the directives of US President Donald Trump. The president of the Yucatán Business Coordinating Council (CCE), Emilio Blanco del Villar, affirmed that although the imposition of tariffs on Mexican products imported to the United States was postponed […]
After more than 12 hours of searching, Eduard Yair, a 2-year-old boy who disappeared at the Huechen Balam police station in the municipality of Yaxcabá, has not been located. The community, along with state and municipal authorities, continues working to find the child. According to witnesses, the child was reported missing last Sunday morning, around […]
Local entrepreneurs and artists from the LGBTI+ community participate. The Mérida City Council, led by Mayor Cecilia Patrón Laviada, through the Directorate of Social Development and Combating Poverty, successfully held the second edition of Expo Arcoíris, consolidating its position as a space for entrepreneurship, inclusion, and diversity. People from the LGBTI+ community and their allies […]
With the start of the sea turtle nesting season in Yucatán, the Pronatura Association reaffirms its commitment to the recovery and conservation of these species. For more than 30 years, Pronatura has worked to protect the turtle population in the state and the Caribbean, contributing to the reproduction of several marine species. Currently, Yucatán and […]
With many ecosystems under increasing pressures, there is heightened urgency to understand and protect biodiversity. However, large forests and almost inaccessible wetlands and deep ocean beds are hard to monitor, leaving conservationists with critical blind spots. Satellite imagery is changing that. By offering a powerful, global view, it allows scientists, policymakers, and environmentalists to track…
Sustainability in aviation extends beyond fuel efficiency and carbon emissions. While much attention is given to alternative fuels and lighter aircraft materials, the role of durable ground support equipment is equally significant. Engine stands, which are mainly used for transporting and storing aircraft engines, contribute to sustainability by reducing waste and optimising resource use. Their…
Did you know? The odds of winning a significant prize on a physical scratch card are often less than hitting a jackpot on some slot machines. According to research, players lose about 70% of the money they spend on physical scratch cards. Ultimately, the states benefit the most, keeping about 30% of the total cash spent…