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Grassroots Bulletin on Sustainable Development in Northwest Mexico

Spring carnaval parade

Mulegé, BCS. Spring Carnival promoted respect for the ocean.
(Photo: Debra Valov).

 

 

Vol. 6, No. 1   Winter 2015



Editorial

Climate accord ignores Papal Encyclical - 2
Our Mission - 3

Baja California

Farmworkers face toxic chemicals in San Quintín - 4

Sonora

Aqueduct unleashes unforeseen consequences - 5
Burning of asparagus residue in Caborca - 6
Pesticides threaten Yaqui Valley - 7
Ciudad Obregón school sprayed by cropduster - 8
School garden - 8
Ponguinguiola offers environmental education - 9

Nayarit

Civil society demands a stop to Las Cruces Dam - 10

Sinaloa

Responsible fishing championed in Teacapán - 11

Baja California Sur

Punta Lobos defend coast - 12
Mine impacts Sierra La Laguna Reserve - 13
Former La Paz City Council faces impeachment - 14

Regional

Vaquita porpoise protections increased - 15
Mexico seeks to comply with shark conservation - 16