Illegal logging in the forests of Mexico that are the wintering grounds of the monarch butterfly has been virtually eliminated, according to a new study.
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As the Kyoto Protocol winds down without a strong replacement, countries are implementing their own strategies to reduce global warming.
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Mexico City closes one of the world's biggest landfill dumps, where most rubbish will now be recycled or turned into compost and green energy.
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Deforestation has decreased and reforestation initiatives have resulted in more than five million organically planted trees since 1997. Along with economic alternatives for the local communities as well as effective law enforcement against harmful practices, the future for the wintering Monarch butterflies seems bright.
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A study released amid debate over how to reduce the loss and degradation of the world's most vulnerable forests suggests that negotiators at the upcoming UN climate change conference in Cancun should look to Mexico's forest communities for a solution.
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Several times a week, a 74-year-old grandmother drives into the murder capital of the world to help keep a sanctuary for its citizens alive.
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Mexico - A new law has come into effect in Mexico City giving the authorities the power to fine shops which give away free plastic bags to their customers.
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A tunnel is discovered beneath temple ruins in Teotihuacan, Mexico, that experts believe lead to tombs and an underground city dating back to 100 B.C.
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The British Museum is doing Halloween with a difference this year, unveiling a decorated altar ahead of their Day of the Dead celebration this Sunday (1st November).
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Taking the bus can be a cheaper commute than driving a car.
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Source: CNN, Thu September 23, 2010 
