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The Green Guide

Flight risk

By Barbara MacKinnon H.

Between 3 and 5 billion birds migrate south each fall. Human "snowbirds" can help them on their journey.
 

Four National Parks in Mexico Recommended

By Inside México

There are 47 national parks in Mexico, how many can you cross off your list?
 

Urban organic

By Sally Cave

The Centro de Agricultura Urbana Romita teaches composting and gardening to Mexico City residents and businesses.
 

Sian Ka’an: Fragile paradise

By Catherine Dunn

The story behind the Centro Ecológico Sian Ka’an, Tulum's gorgeous protected biosphere, .
 
 

Other Highlights

The forgotten island

By Vivienne Stanton

In Mexico City's majestic past, it was surrounded by sparkling lakes harnessed and maneuvered by the Aztecs.  Today the city faces monumental challenges in maintaining its water supply. More >>
 

Mexico's recyclable bottles

By Sue-Ellen Mason

Recycling Mexico's plastic PET bottles. More >>
 

The Goldman Prize

By Aran Shetterly

The Goldman Environmental Prize, launched 20 years ago, is awarded to individuals making the most significant impact at the grassroots level.  Several Mexicans have won the prize. More >>
 

Watch those stalagmites!

By Deborah Bonello

The cenotes (sinkholes) off of Mexico's Caribbean coast are being degraded and damaged by unwitting tourists. More >>
 

Saving the environment in DF "one battery at a time"

By Tara FitzGerald

Recycle your dead batteries at neighborhood information posts/columns in Mexico City. More >>
 
Cascada de Bassaseachic

Take a hike: Six parks to visit

By Quade Hermann

Forget the beach and head for the hills. Spend your next holiday in one of Mexico's incredible national parks. More >>
 
Parque Nacional Iztaccihuatl-Popocatepetl in Mexico

Life in the balance

By Catherine Dunn

The conservation Mexico's national parks must balance the protection of ecosystems with the historical and modern use by local communities. What development is sustainable on these wild lands?

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Accelerating extinction

By Catherine Dunn

A World Wildlife Fund expert argues that climate change is overshadowing a more immediate danger: species extinction. More >>
 
Recycling in Mexico

Reduce, reuse, recycle

By Quade Hermann

One quarter of all the solid waste generated in this country comes from Mexico City. No wonder. In the last forty years the population has tripled, while the amount of garbage we produce has multiplied by ten times. How can we help build a culture of recycling?

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Solar power in Mexico

Here comes the sun

By Margot Lee Shetterly

Battling both cultural resistance and a high demand for traditional power, a startup company brings solar power to Mexico. More >>
 

Happy trails to DF

By Margot Lee Shetterly

The Mexico City Cicloestación opens for cyclists. Check out the free wheels. More >>
 

"An Inconvenient Truth" comes to Mexico

By Aran Shetterly

Al Gore's documentary on climate change lands in the frenetic capital with a cautionary tale and a call to action. More >>
 

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Audio Slideshow

"Green Living" with Yolitia on eco-building

Produced By Shauna Leff

The eco healing center, Yolitia, in Malinalco talks to Inside Mexico about how they built all their bungalow style housing and buildings with the natural resources found on and around their land. More >>
 
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Audio Slideshow

"Green Living," a conversation with Dr. Carlos Alvear on compost toilets

Produced By Shauna Leff

Dr. Carlos Alvear with Yolitia in Malinalco, talks about compost toilets, how they work and why they use them. More >>