Mezcal Production Boom Threatens Oaxaca's Environment

The increasing global demand for mezcal is leading to significant environmental degradation in Oaxaca, Mexico, including deforestation, water stress, and river pollution. Mezcal producers are attempting to mitigate the damage, but the scale of the problem is immense.

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The world can’t get enough mezcal. Oaxaca’s forests are paying the price

The boom in mezcal production is stripping hillsides, stressing water supplies and fouling rivers. Mezcal makers say they're trying to mitigate the damage, but the scale of the problem is daunting. The post The world can’t get enough mezcal. Oaxaca’s forests are paying the price appeared first on Mexico News Daily

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Mezcal Production Boom Threatens Oaxaca's Environment

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