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Articles in this supplement
Articles in this supplement:
Greening Quetzalcóatl
Ben Tuxworth and Jonathon Porritt 27 February 2009, Americas, Natural world & resources, Policy
Colossal riches; mighty challenges. Can President Felipe Calderón put Mexico on the path to a greener life? Jonathon Porritt and Ben Tuxworth consider the evidence.
Viva la vida verde
Ben Tuxworth and Hilary Benn 27 February 2009, Americas, Natural world & resources
Mexico’s sustainable future will be fashioned in its own distinctive image, reflecting the responses its leaders and its people bring to a wide range of present challenges and opportunities.
Mangroves, monarchs and the end of a world
27 February 2009, Americas, Natural world & resources
On a journey through Mexico’s landscape, Tiahoga Ruge brings us face to face with the country’s diverse environment – and its challenges and opportunities.
A sanctuary for butterflies
Chris Alden and Ron Mader 27 February 2009, Americas, Conservation
The monarch butterfly is one of nature’s most remarkable long-distance travellers. Each spring, the insects migrate in their millions from their winter home, the Butterfly Biosphere Reserve in Mexico.
More energy… less carbon
Ron Buchanan 27 February 2009, Americas, Carbon reduction
Climate change is not the only problem facing the world, but it holds the key to the future of Mexico’s economy. Ron Buchanan looks at the country’s efforts to kick the high-carb habit.
“We are ready – we cannot wait any longer”
Jo Tuckman and Tiahoga Ruge 27 February 2009, Americas, International policies & agreements
Mexico can lead the developing world towards a new deal on climate change. So says Dr Mario Molina, the Nobel prize-winning scientist who now advises both the Mexican and the US presidents.
Doing business with the poor
Ben Tuxworth 27 February 2009, Americas, Corporate responsibility
As Mexico climbs the ladder of rich nations, can business bring the poor out of poverty without destroying the environment? Ben Tuxworth gets engaged with the corporate culture.
Fresh water for all
Ron Buchanan 27 February 2009, Americas, Water
Lots of water where people aren’t, not much where they are, and
a historic blunder by the conquistadors have left Mexico with a freshwater crisis. Ron Buchanan welcomes a boost to water treatment budgets – but it’s time for fresh thinking too.
Bringing back the trees
Ben Tuxworth 27 February 2009, Americas, Climate change impacts, Forests
Forest destruction has been the curse of modern Mexico. But the threat of climate change could help drive some ambitious reforestation, reports Ben Tuxworth.
Green revolution in the city of palaces
Jo Tuckman 27 February 2009, Americas, Mass transit/Public transport
Think of a list of potentially sustainable cities around the world. Would you include the Mexican capital? It might not spring to mind as a prime candidate – but the city’s current administration claims that soon it will be an automatic choice, says Jo Tuckman.
Sun, sea… sustainability
Ben Tuxworth and Ron Mader 27 February 2009, Americas, Holidays
With holidaymakers increasingly central to Mexico’s economy, can the industry ever become truly sustainable? Ron Mader and Ben Tuxworth scan the horizon.
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