Inhabitants of four neighborhoods in Salina Cruz blocked the entrance to the Antonio Dovalí refinery, demanding compensation for damage to their homes, livestock and water sources, caused by the explosion that took place on June 14th. The development of these and more stories in our periodic Eco summary.
Some Pemex’s installations were analyzed with modern technology. Results were negative for the environment and for human health.
According to a report from the Environmental Safety Agency, from March 2015 to July 2017, 93 events related to oil spills have been reported in at least 23 municipalities of the country. The development of these and other stories in our periodic Eco summary.
Environmentalists said that the process to declare Los Tuxtlas Reef Reserve as a protected area began in 2008,but has not concluded yet because industry interests have ‘influenced’ the process.
The number of wells to search for shale gas in the state went from 7 to 56 in a matter of months; inhabitants of the region are concerned about the consequences this may have on the environment. The development of these and more stories in our periodic Eco summary.
Pemex has set ambitious goals to face climate change. The company, through its sustainability plan, established goals and strategies to reduce pollution. Jose Antonio González Anaya, CEO of Pemex, spoke on this topic.
Ten top global oil and gas firms that belong to the Oil and Gas Climate Initiative (OGCI) announced an investment in clean technologies to promote low emissions of polluting gases. The development of these and more stories in our periodic Eco summary.
October was not a very ‘green’ month for Pemex; it has not been able to complete its contingency plan in Veracruz, and environmental authorities have their eyes on it. The development of these and other stories in our periodic Eco summary.
Strong waves dragged oil from the coast of Centla (Tabasco), which spread along the shore and ‘turned the alarms on’ among fishermen who made the discovery. The development of these and more stories in our periodic Eco summary.
The National Council of Science and Technology (Conacyt) issued an important announcement to clean up contaminated ecosystems and restore water quality.