Mexican chinampas survive surrounded by threats

Mexican chinampas survive surrounded by threats

Farmer Crescencio Hernández checks seedlings in his chinampa in the San Gregorio Atlapulco collective land, in the Xochimilco municipality, in the south of the extensive metropolitan area of Mexico City. Credit: Emilio Godoy / IPS by Emilio Godoy (san gregorio atlapulco, mexico) Wednesday, September 18, 2024 Inter Press Service SAN GREGORIO ATLAPULCO, Mexico, Sep 18 (IPS)…

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Mexico Struggles to Cut Emissions from its Ports

Mexico Struggles to Cut Emissions from its Ports

The port of Manzanillo, in the western state of Colima, lying on the Pacific coast, receives the largest amount of maritime cargo in Mexico and emits the highest volume of polluting gases, despite environmental measures introduced in recent years. Credit: IDB by Emilio Godoy (la paz, mexico) Monday, July 01, 2024 Inter Press Service LA PAZ,…

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Fake Climate Solutions Spread Across Latin America

Fake Climate Solutions Spread Across Latin America

A map of fake solutions shows projects with climate-friendly intentions or appearances but with counterproductive social and environmental impacts. Indigenous communities are one of the most affected population sectors. Credit: Platform for Climate Justice by Humberto Marquez (caracas) Friday, June 14, 2024 Inter Press Service CARACAS, Jun 14 (IPS) – Government and private initiatives and programmes…

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