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Wendy's Outline- Plastic Bottle Pollution in El Canon del Sumidero: Who is Responsible?

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Wendy's Outline- Plastic Bottle Pollution in El Canon del Sumidero: Who is Responsible?

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1.  Entry Event Sequence: Pictures, Opinion Mingle, Video, Plastic Bottle Autobiographies, Chatterpix Videos

2. Challenging Question:
How can we as tourism professionals examine our own habits and raise awareness among the local community and tourists regarding single-use plastic bottles to preserve El Cañon del Sumidero?

3. Essential Questions:
·       What is the lifecycle of a plastic beverage bottle?

·       How might my consumption habits and those of my colleagues and students at my institution contribute to this problem and what alternatives can I identify?

·       How can I work with the local community to propose economically viable alternatives to single-use plastic beverage bottles?

·       How can we create and market a tour of the canyon with an environmental focus for both local and international tourists?

·       What waste collection and removal solutions does the municipality already have in place? How do they view the problem?

·       What responsibility do beverage companies have with their waste product?

·       What clean-up solutions exist? How can our institutions be part of the clean-up and prevention solution?

4. Public Product:
Design and take tourists on a free (tip-based) tour of the canyon with a conservation focus. The tour can start by explaining the life of a plastic bottle and include information told as a story of the Grijalva’s ecosystem and a bottle clean up. The tour ends with treating the guests to local, traditional beverages served in clay pots or gourds.

In addition to the tour, the products can be a tour pamphlet and poster for promotion and a poster promoting local beverages and alternatives to single-use plastic bottles.

5. Global Resources:
·       The UN’s SDGs website

·       The TED-Ed video, What really happens to the plastic you throw away? by Emma Bryce, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6xlNyWPpB8

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What really happens to the plastic you throw away - Emma Bryce

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Welcome to a Workshop Series on Integrating Environmental Topics into Project-Based Learning for English Language Teachers!

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Sustainable Tourism: La Mano del Mono (Mauricio's organization)

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Sustainable Tourism: La Mano del Mono (Mauricio's organization)

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Greenpeace realiza acciones no violentas creativas para denunciar las amenazas al medio ambiente y presionar a empresas y gobiernos a adoptar soluciones que son esenciales para un futuro más verde y pacífico.

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Ciudadanos por la Acción Territorial en la Cuenca del Valle de Jovel

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Ciudadanos por la Acción Territorial en la Cuenca del Valle de Jovel

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Ciudadanos por la Acción Territorial en la Cuenca del Valle de Jovel | cuidado del agua | La Paz 15, Barrio de San Diego, San Cristobal de las Casas, Chis., Mexico

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Somos una Asociación Civil creada en el 2017, que ejecuta diferentes estrategias de acción, coadyuvando al manejo integral de la Cuencavalledejovel, cuida el agua como cuidas de ti.

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Escuela de Gobernanza y Cohesión Socioterritorial en Calakmul

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El estado más al sur de México, en la frontera con Guatemala, es una de las regiones con mayor biodiversidad de las Américas, donde habitan diferentes culturas y poblaciones originarias.

Desde la costa del Pacífico hacia el norte, se aprecian densos manglares, bosques templados en la Sierra Madre y los Altos de Chiapas, así como bosques tropicales y planicies de inundación en las tierras bajas como la selva Lacandona y norte del estado. A su vez, alberga una gran cantidad de vida silvestre, como las especias que se encuentran en peligro de extinción como el quetzal, el tapir y el jaguar. Estas características han convertido a Chiapas en uno de los paraísos naturales más preciados de México.

Chiapas también es considerado el guardián del futuro del agua en México, ya que abastece del vital líquido al 30% del país. La fuente de esta agua proviene de la Sierra Madre, el punto más al norte del Corredor Mesoamericano, considerado uno de los bosques nubosos más ricos de México, que se extiende hacia Guatemala y Honduras. Estos ecosistemas, increíblemente fascinantes, se caracterizan por sus abundantes lluvias y nieblas espesas que son atrapadas por los bosques que retienen el agua y la van liberando poco a poco a los afluentes de los ríos. Sin embargo, debido a la deforestación, la expansión del cultivo del café y el cambio climático, estos bosques se han convertido en uno de los ecosistemas más vulnerables del mundo.

Aunque los efectos de un clima en constante cambio no afectan exclusivamente a los bosques nubosos de Chiapas, este estado ha sido particularmente deteriorada. Ha perdido el 55% de sus bosques nativos, que fueron deforestados fundamentalmente para la producción de café, maíz y la ganadería, que ocupa un tercio de la superficie terrestre del Estado. Estas cifras asombrosas exacerban otros problemas climáticos que enfrenta la entidad: la degradación de los suelos, las sequías, los incendios forestales y la pérdida de la biodiversidad nativa, lo cual afecta a los principales lugares turísticos. Sumado a la baja productividad agrícola y ganadera, la perspectiva social de Chiapas es aún más drástica: el 78% de la población vive en la pobreza extrema y los niveles de inmigración continúan aumentando cada año.

Por estas razones, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) ha mantenido una presencia constante en esta región desde 1986, promoviendo un enfoque integral en el manejo del paisaje que asegure la seguridad hídrica y alimentaria, al tiempo que reduce los riesgos de desastres inducidos por el clima. Dirigido por un equipo dedicado de científicos y practicantes, el programa de TNC en Chiapas ha estado gestionando recursos financieros y dirigiendo el apoyo técnico para crear y fortalecer una red de líderes gubernamentales, instituciones académicas, organizaciones locales y productores agropecuarios. El objetivo es implementar prácticas sostenibles que mejoren la calidad de vida de las personas, aumenten la productividad agrícola y ganadera, que dinamicen las economías locales y protejan los valiosos recursos naturales de esta entidad federativa.

Para abordar los desafíos sociales y ambientales, TNC México implementó una estrategia de "paisajes y comunidades resilientes" que propone alcanzar estos ambiciosos objetivos para el año 2030:

+1 millón de hectáreas de bosques y áreas naturales bajo restauración (3.3M a 4.3M hectáreas)

-1 millón de hectáreas de producción agrícola en modalidades sostenibles que aumentan los niveles de producción.

Una transformación de más de 2M hectáreas de conservación y restauración de suelos.

Al trabajar colectivamente para lograr esta visión, los beneficios directos incluirán una mayor productividad agrícola mediante la implementación de prácticas sostenibles, una mejor gestión del agua y del suelo y la reducción general de las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero.

Si bien la visión de TNC es optimista, ponerla en práctica sigue siendo una tarea muy difícil que requiere el compromiso de diferentes actores y sectores; la asignación adecuada de inversión pública y privada, así como el fortalecimiento de las capacidades locales y la organización de los productores rurales. Identificar e intervenir en las cadenas de valor que vinculan estos productos agrícolas a los mercados (locales, regionales y nacionales) es vital para llevar adelante el programa y alcanzar los objetivos establecidos.

A través de varios proyectos, TNC aborda estos desafíos con estrategias y enfoques nuevos e innovadores, como participar en el acelerador de inversiones de conservación de NatureVest para explorar vías de inversión de impacto con varios de los productores lácteos más grandes del estado

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Para conocer más acerca del trabajo de TNC en Chiapas o para programar una visita para conocer este increíble ecosistema, contáctenos en mexico@tnc.org.

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Rutas para fortalecer quiere promover el fortalecimiento de las Organizaciones de la Sociedad Civil en México y surge como producto de la investigación

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Hasta nuestros días han llegado varias narraciones sobre la producción y el consumo del pulque, a través de la mitología.

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eco-conscious: The mentality to focus on reducing harm to the environment wherever possible.

eco-friendly: Environmentally minded actions that cause minimal harm to the earth.

ecological footprint: Measurement based on the amount of nature it takes to support something.

energy efficient: Uses the smallest amount of energy possible to provide power.

environmental impact: The effect something has on the environment.

fair trade: Principles of fair treatment, wages, and safe working conditions for workers.

freecycle: Exchanging goods to extend their lifecycle and keep reusable items out of landfills.

global warming: The average increase of temperature of the troposphere.

gray water: Domestic wastewater including wash water from the bathroom, kitchen, and laundry.

green: Term used to describe behavior, product, policies, people, etc. that minimize environmental damage.

greenhouse effect: When excessive heat is trapped and built up in the troposphere by a blanket of gases.

greenhouse gas: Gas in the atmosphere such as methane, water vapor, carbon dioxide.

greenwashing: Misrepresenting something as being "green" when it's not environmentally sound.

localvore: Someone who consumes only food that has been cultivated locally.

naked packaging: Products that are sold without packaging.

natural resources: Raw materials supplied by nature.

net-zero: Achieving a balance between emissions produced and emissions removed from the atmosphere; also known as carbon neutrality.

organic: Anything that was once a living organism.

post-consumer: Previously used by consumers before being reprocessed into a new product.

preservation: To keep something the same and prevent it from being damaged.

reclaimed: Waste materials refurbished for new products.

recycle: To reprocess reusable goods.

reduce: To cut back on harmful habits that produce waste.

reforestation: Planting of forests on lands that were depleted.

remineralize: To restore mineral content to an environment.

renewable energy: Electricity from replenishable sources such as geothermal, hydropower, solar, and wind.

single-use: Items used one time and then discarded.

sustainability: Environmental practices that protect natural resources needed by future generations for a positive quality of life.

vegan: A diet and lifestyle that avoids all animal-derived products.

wish-cycling: An aspirational approach to recycling items without knowing if they're recyclable but expecting them to be properly dealt with.

zero-waste: Avoiding products that create waste to avoid contributing to landfills, incinerators, and waste discarded in nature. Minimal waste is a more realistic term, as it's impossible to create zero waste.

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Go to Bangladesh, South Africa, Bolivia, Puerto Rico, & Barbuda to discover how families experience & adapt to climate change. Based on research by Adeeba Nuraina Risha, Gina Ziervogel & me. Illustrated by Cat Sims.

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All around the world, people are waking up to the deepening crisis of nature loss . We're experiencing a growing realization that nature is our life-support system and that no one will be spared from the impacts of its loss.

Here at WWF, an independent conservation organization active in nearly 100 countries, we are working to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and wildlife.

We are part of a growing coalition calling on world leaders to set nature on the path to recovery by 2030 - a New Deal for Nature and People as comprehensive as the global climate deal.

Working with many others - from individuals and communities to business and government - WWF urgently seeks to protect and restore natural habitats, stop the mass extinction of wildlife, and make the way we produce and consume sustainable.

To stop the degradation of the earth's natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature by:

conserving the world's biological diversity

ensuring that the use of renewable natural resources is sustainable

promoting the reduction of pollution and wasteful consumption.

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WWF was born into this world in 1961. It was the product of a deep concern held by a few eminent gentlemen who were worried by what they saw happening in our world at that time.

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Mexico: Sustainable Tourism: Global Ideas

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Mexico: Sustainable tourism | Global Ideas

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The year 2015 has been a milestone for global development as governments have adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, along with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The bold agenda sets out a global framework to end extreme poverty, fight inequality and injustice, and fix climate change until 2030. Building on the historic Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), the ambitious set of 17 Sustainable Development Goals and 169 associated targets is people-centred, transformative, universal and integrated.

Harnessing tourism's benefits will be critical to achieving the sustainable development goals and implementing the post-2015 development agenda

Tourism has the potential to contribute, directly or indirectly, to all of the goals. In particular, it has been included as targets in Goals 8, 12 and 14 on inclusive and sustainable economic growth, sustainable consumption and production (SCP) and the sustainable use of oceans and marine resources, respectively.

Sustainable tourism is firmly positioned in the 2030 Agenda. Achieving this agenda, however, requires a clear implementation framework, adequate financing and investment in technology, infrastructure and human resources.

GOAL 1: NO POVERTY

Tourism can contribute to poverty reduction both in a direct manner - by generating jobs in tourism businesses or creating opportunities to supply goods and services to tourists and tourism businesses or to establish/run micro-, small and community-based tourism businesses - and, in an indirect manner, by using income generated tourism-related taxes and fees for initiatives addressing poverty reduction or investments in infrastructure stimulated by tourism development from which people living in poverty in a destination may also benefit.

GOAL 2: ZERO HUNGER

Tourism can spur sustainable agriculture, and its full integration in the tourism value chain, by promoting the sustainable production and supplies of food and beverages to tourism businesses and tourists. Agritourism can generate additional income, while enhancing the value of the tourism experience and local farmers' capacity. The infrastructure needed for the development of tourism would also contribute to a stable supply of goods and services in the region, including food.

GOAL 3: GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

The link between tourism, health and well-being has been highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic as the sector depends on contactintensive services. A destination with clean and hygienic tourism businesses and facilities, prevention plans and guidelines, to name only a few, is in a better position to restore consumer confidence - key for the economic recovery of the tourism sector during and after any health crisis. At the same time, taxes generated from tourism activities can be reinvested in improving health care and services of the local community.

GOAL 4: QUALITY EDUCATION

Tourism requires a large workforce. Thus, it has the potential to promote sustainable and inclusive socioeconomic development; and skillful workers are key for a sustainable tourism sector to prosper. Education programmes tailored to tourism businesses and their workers can increase opportunities for career growth, development and provide the knowledge and the skills necessary to succeed in the field. Furthermore, tourism stakeholders may play a significant role in sensitizing clients and local communities on their contribution to the SDGs.

GOAL 5: GENDER EQUALITY

Tourism is one of the sectors with the highest share of women who are employed or entrepreneurs, although women working in tourism are often concentrated in low-skilled or informal work. The sector can be a tool for women to unlock their potential, helping them become fully engaged and leading in every aspect of society. It can empower women in multiple ways, particularly through the provision of jobs and through income-generating opportunities in small - and larger-scale tourism and hospitality-related enterprises.

GOAL 6: CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION

Tourism investment for utilities can play a critical role in achieving water access and security, as well as hygiene and sanitation for all in tourism destinations and their surroundings. The efficient use of water in tourism, coupled with appropriate safety measures, wastewater management, pollution control and technology efficiency can be key to safeguarding our most precious resource.

GOAL 7: AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY

Tourism is an energy-intensive sector; however, it can champion and accelerate the shift towards increased renewable energy shares in the global energy mix and prioritize energy efficiency across operations. The sector can be at the origin of the implementation of renewable energies in a local community. By promoting investments in clean energy sources, as well as advancing innovative solutions, tourism can help to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, mitigate climate change and contribute to access to energy for all.

GOAL 8: DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH

Tourism is one of the driving forces of global economic growth and is considered an effective sector for achieving decent work1 and economic growth in developing countries, especially so for the least developed countries (LDC) and landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) - a recognition reflected explicitly in Target 8.9.
Responsible and sustainable management of tourism will unlock tourism's potential to stimulate job creation, particularly for vulnerable groups, contribute to rural development, favour economic diversification through the tourism value chain, promote cultural awareness and inclusiveness, and help preserve local cultural traditions, among others.

GOAL 9: INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE

Sustained investment in infrastructure and innovation is a crucial driver of economic growth and development. Tourism development relies on good public and private infrastructure. The sector can influence public policy for infrastructure upgrade and retrofit to be more sustainable, innovative, and resource-efficient, and moving towards low carbon growth, thus attracting tourists and other sources of foreign investment.

GOAL 10: REDUCED INEQUALITIES

Tourism can be a powerful tool for reducing inequalities if it engages local populations and all key stakeholders in its development. Tourism serves as an effective means for economic integration and diversification, and poverty reduction. It can impact on earned income and people's livelihoods, development of local and rural economies, as well as on the natural and cultural environment. Furthermore, it can contribute to urban renewal and rural development by giving people the opportunity to prosper in their place of origin.

GOAL 11: SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES

A city that is not good for its citizens is not good for tourists. Tourism can help advance urban infrastructure and accessibility, promote regeneration, and preserve cultural and natural heritage - assets on which tourism depends. Investment in green infrastructure (more efficient transport, reduced air pollution) should result in smarter and greener cities, not only for residents but also for tourists.

GOAL 12: RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION

The tourism sector needs to adopt sustainable consumption and production (SCP) modes, accelerating the shift towards sustainability. It is imperative to identify key points of intervention within the tourism value chain to optimize the use of natural resources and reduce environmental impacts caused by production and consumption. Tools to monitor sustainable development impacts of tourism (as explicitly mentioned in Target 12.b) - including for energy, water, waste, biodiversity and job creation - will result in enhanced economic, social and environmental outcomes.

GOAL 13: CLIMATE ACTION

Tourism contributes to and is affected by climate change. Tourism stakeholders should play a leading role in the global response to climate change, both by implementing adaption and mitigation measures. By reducing its carbon footprint, primarily in the transport and accommodation industries, tourism can benefit from low carbon growth and help tackle one of the most pressing challenges of our time.

GOAL 14: LIFE BELOW WATER

Coastal and maritime tourism rely on healthy marine ecosystems. Thus, tourism development should be an integral part of the management of these environments, in order to help conserve and preserve fragile marine ecosystems and serve as a vehicle to promote a blue economy, contributing to the sustainable use of marine resources. In some destinations, marine resources are the main source of income, therefore their protection is crucial. The economic benefits of tourism in relation to life below water have been further solidified by the explicit mention of tourism in Target 14.7.

GOAL 15: LIFE ON LAND

Rich biodiversity and natural heritage are often the main reasons why tourists visit a destination. The sector is in a strategic position to foster an appreciation of local knowledge of biodiversity, establish clear links between biodiversity conservation and community health and welfare, and provide active actions that can be taken by tourism stakeholders to protect and restore life on land. Tourism can play a major role if sustainably managed in fragile zones, not only in conserving and preserving biodiversity, but also in generating revenue as an alternative livelihood to local communities.

GOAL 16: PEACE AND JUSTICE

As tourism revolves around billions of encounters between people of diverse cultural backgrounds, the sector can foster multicultural and interfaith tolerance and understanding, laying the foundation for more peaceful societies. Tourism can promote human rights and access to justice by supporting local communities and businesses that operate in an ethical and sustainable manner, creating a culture of respect for the rule of law and human rights. Well-planned and coordinated efforts are key to limit the negative impact that tourism activities may have on the public security of a destination.

GOAL 17: PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS

Due to its cross-sectoral nature, tourism can strengthen public-private-community partnerships and engage multiple stakeholders - international, national, regional and local - to work together to achieve the SDGs and other common goals. Public policy and innovative financing are at the core of achieving the 2030 Agenda. Tourism development contributes to all goals, not just for those involved in tourism, as the development of the sector can mandate a wider range of effects through diverse partnerships.

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Miramar, una laguna mágica

Las actividades que uno puede realizar son: visitas a cuevas, paseos en cayuco (canoa) por sus riveras para la observación de flora (selva alta siempre verde) y fauna: aves, cocodrilos, mono saraguato, mono araña, jaguar, etc.Esta laguna es un verdadero paraíso con sus aguas transparentes y sus colores únicos, como el turquesa y esmeralda además de que cuenta con zonas arqueológicas de los mayas en sus orillas y en sus islas. Este lugar se encuentra en los límites de la selva Lacandona y hay que caminar alrededor de dos horas para llegar, es un área protegida por los locales que viven cerca. Hace Millones de años era un cráter volcánico, ahora es un gran lago considerado como una de las más grandes extensiones de agua pura en México.

El nombre original de la laguna era Lago Lacam-tún, que significa Piedra Grande o Gran Peñón Rodeado de Agua. Se le llamó así por la isla del mismo nombre fundada por el grupo Lacandón Chol en el siglo XVI que la habitó hasta el siglo XVII. La isla tiene una extensión aproximada de 6,000 metros cuadrados. En ella hay aún estructuras arqueológicas. La Laguna Miramar es como una isla de agua dentro de una densa selva húmeda. Éste es uno de los ecosistemas más diversos del planeta; en su interior uno experimenta esa rara ambigüedad de sentirse un ser extraño en un santuario de la naturaleza y al mismo tiempo parte integral de un todo armónico.

Aquí, lejos de la cotidianidad, se estimulan todos los sentidos: es posible percibir colores brillantes, disfrutar aromas exóticos y escuchar los sonidos estremecedores de los monos saraguatos que habitan en los árboles. La observación cuidadosa del entorno permite admirar las mil y una maneras en que los seres vivos se enfrentan al reto de la supervivencia: los enormes árboles que atrapan la luz y el agua y crean sombra para los otros organismos; plantas como las lianas y enredaderas que los usan como soportes y entretejen su existencia a la de ellos en busca de luz; orquídeas de colores y formas atrayentes para los insectos polinizadores; y bromelias que almacenan agua y se convierten en condominios aéreos para varias especies.

En medio de tanta vida se regula el clima, se atenúa el impacto de la lluvia sobre el suelo y se produce oxígeno, en una actividad incesante de incontables microorganismos, plantas y animales. Los árboles con grandes alturas de 30 a 50 m y diámetros de hasta un metro predominan en el paisaje. Así, nos topamos con ceibas, amates, guanacastles, el súchil, la caoba y el palo mulato. En muchos de ellos se observan los típicos contrafuertes que les permiten agarrarse al suelo. En la selva hay dos factores por los que todos los seres vivos compiten: la luz y el agua. El verde oscuro brillante que domina el panorama es característico de las hojas que se extienden a veces más de un metro de longitud para atrapar la poca luz que dejan pasar las copas de los árboles o lo que llamamos el dosel de la selva.

Muchas poseen extremos puntiagudos que favorecen el goteo de la humedad que recolectan.En la parte baja, el sotobosque, predominan las palmas, los helechos, diversas hierbas y plantas rastreras: es el sitio de la penumbra. Ahí llega sólo del 1 al 3 de la luz; alrededor de las cuatro de la tarde parece que ya es de noche. Esto crea un ambiente muy especial en el cual sobreviven organismos que han desarrollado ciertas estrategias. La diversidad de animales es enorme: colibríes dispersores de polen; mariposas, tucanes, loros y guacamayas que muestran vistosos coloridos; el águila arpía que hace presa de los monos araña, los saraguatos y los osos hormigueros; jaguares, ocelotes y tapires que sigilosamente recorren la selva; peces y aves acuáticas; numerosos insectos y reptiles, entre muchos otros.

La selva cuenta con una riqueza genética de gran importancia y puede ser fuente proveedora de fármacos, árboles maderables, semillas y aromas atrayentes que son parte de nuestra alimentación, como la vainilla. Así, al caminar por esta selva, se puede apreciar formas, colores, aromas, sonidos y formidables interacciones que en otro tiempo acogieron a sus antiguos pobladores. Al amanecer el espectáculo es impresionante: los rayos del Sol tras las nubes que envuelven la cumbre de las montañas en torno a la laguna crean un panorama difícil de describir. De esta manera el visitante puede transportarse, en lanchas de remo para dirigirse al otro extremo de la laguna Miramar.

Aunque el esfuerzo y el tiempo requerido para cruzarla, es mayor que si se utilizaran lanchas de motor, se ha planteado que es la mejor manera de recorrerla para evitar que sea perturbado el maravilloso ambiente sonoro.Lo que conduce a la mayor isla dentro de la laguna. Se llama Lacam-Tun, que significa "piedra grande". De aquí deriva el nombre con el que hoy conocemos a esta selva. El lugar se nos presenta como un maravilloso oasis verde en medio de aguas transparentes. El lugar es idílico, de verdad que viendo lugares como este podemos afirmar que aún existen paraísos por el mundo que el hombre no ha modificado, y este es uno de ellos, un estupendo lago de aguas templadas, en un ambiente virgen, solo perturbado por los aullidos de los "" monos aulladores"".

El poder de regeneración de la selva ha cubierto vestigios de construcciones mayas en cientos de zonas del sureste del país que poco a poco se han ido descubriendo y restaurando para el conocimiento de todos. Tal es el caso de Bonampak y Yaxchilán, inaccesibles para el turismo hace sólo unos meses y que hoy podemos visitar por carretera. Pero aún existe en medio de la selva una gran riqueza arqueológica por investigar.

Localización, desde San Cristóbal de las Casas hay que tomar la carretera federal núm. 190 hacia el sur, y tras recorrer 108 km encontrará una desviación, a la izquierda, en dirección a Emiliano Zapata. Una vez allí tome la carretera de terracería rumbo a San Quintín, en plena Reserva de la Biosfera Montes Azules, donde se halla la laguna Miramar, cuya ubicación geográfica, clima y variedades bióticas hacen del lugar un sitio privilegiado.

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You're driving your car when you see a dog on the side of the road. With a sinking feeling, you realize they are alone. What should you do?

This is a wrenching scenario for all who care about animals. After all, what if your own pet were standing there? Use our guidelines for providing safe and effective help.

Don't cause an accident

You can't help an animal if you become injured in the process. Look in your rear-view mirror before braking, turn on your signal, pull your car completely off the road, turn off the ignition, set the parking brake, and put on the hazard lights. If you have emergency flares, prepare to use them.

Catch them safely

Safety first

A strange, frightened, and possibly sick or injured animal can behave unpredictably. A sudden move on your part, even opening your car door, can spook them and cause them to bolt-possibly right onto the highway. If the animal looks or acts threatening, or if you feel uneasy about the situation, stay in your car.

If possible, restrain the animal. Create a barrier or use a carrier, leash, piece of cloth, or length of rope to keep the animal in the area. Signal approaching vehicles to slow down if you cannot confine the animal, or divert traffic around them if they appear to be injured and is still on the roadway.

Use caution

Use caution when approaching the animal. Should you succeed in getting close enough to capture them, you stand a good chance of being scratched or bitten.

When moving toward the animal, speak calmly to reassure them. Make sure they can see you at all times as you approach, and perhaps entice them to come to you by offering strong-smelling food such as canned tuna or dried liver.

Lure them into your car

If you are certain you can get help from animal control very soon, try to lure the animal into your car with food, close the door and wait for help. In most cases it isn't a good idea to attempt to drive somewhere with a strange dog unrestrained in your car; they may become frantic or aggressive. Cats may do the same, as well as lodge themselves under the car seat, and it can be dangerous trying to extract them.

Call for backup

If you're not able to safely restrain the animal, call the local animal control agency (in rural areas, call the police). Do so whether or not the animal is injured, and whether or not they are wearing an identification tag. Leave your phone number with the dispatcher, and try to get an estimate of how long it may take someone to respond. If possible, stay on the scene to keep an eye on the dog or cat until help arrives. Make sure you report to authorities precisely where the animal is by using road names, mile markers or landmarks.

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If you found a dog or cat, here are some tips to help reunite those pets with their owners or help a stray dog or cat.

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Sometimes your dog just needs a break! Your dog might be naturally shy or nervous around different kinds of people, be fearful of loud noises or events, or dealing with anxiety.

Creating a place your dog can escape to for some alone time reduces that anxiety and helps your dog cope with stressful situations.

Even if your dog doesn't suffer from fear or anxiety, it's reassuring to have their own safe haven where they can go when they just want to relax for a bit.

By giving your dog the choice to leave a situation, you increase their confidence in dealing with uncertain or stressful situations.

Your dog's safe space is also a wonderful tool to teach your children boundaries when it comes to interacting with your dog - if the dog is in their safe space, the dog is wanting to be alone and not pet or played with. This can help prevent unfortunate bite incidents between the family dog and children.

What Is a Dog's 'Safe Space'?

A dog's safe space is very similar to a designated "puppy zone," the only real difference being that you aren't providing an indoor potty area since an adult dog should be fully housebroken, and the dog has access in and out of their space at all times. Think of it as an extended crate area; you want your dog to view their safe space with just as much positivity as their crate the BEST place ever! In fact, many dog owners set up a safe space in the area around their dog's crate.

By providing your dog with a special area that they can escape to when needed, your dog will learn to self-soothe and become more confident when confronted with stressful situations (such as thunderstorms, fireworks, holiday parties, new baby, etc.)

By giving your dog the choice to leave a situation, you increase
their confidence in dealing with uncertain or stressful situations.

Your dog's safe space should be:
Comfortable for Your Dog

The temperature should be cool in the summer and warm in the winter. There should be enough space for your pup to stretch out and sleep in peace, with suitable bedding for them to relax on.

Take note of where your dog naturally goes when they need a break. There might be a few different places around the house where they feel most comfortable - the corner of the family room might be their place of choice most of the time, but they might prefer a second, more quiet area like the guest bedroom when you're having a big get-together with your friends. And that's great; you can set up more than one safe space for your dog!

Stocked with Food and Water

Make sure there is a spill-proof water bowl in your dog's safe space.

I highly recommend feeding your dog in their safe space to build a positive association with the area and because it provides them with a stress-free mealtime away from the hustle and bustle of the household. This can help prevent resource guarding incidents if your dog guards their food bowl and you have children in your family.

Easily Accessible

Your dog should always have the choice of when they want to enter and exit their safe space.

This area should not be used for time-outs.

The safe space can be used for safe confinement while you're away from home, as long as your dog is happily used to spending time confined while alone.

Make sure their area is not totally isolated - dogs are very social, and while they might want a break from all the activity, they may still want to be near their family.

Quiet and Stress-Free
A safe space is especially useful for dogs dealing with noise phobias, like fireworks. Set up their safe space away from outside noise as much as possible, away from any windows.

You can always mask any outside noises by having a fan or sound machine running for white noise. I use the SNOOZ white noise machine for my dogs' safe space (and at nighttime for myself).

SNOOZ White Noise Sound Machine

Certain kinds of music have been shown to reduce stress for dogs, including classical, reggae, and soft rock. Read more about what music works best in our article "How to Use Music to Calm Your Anxious Dog."

If you have an anxious dog, plugging in a pheromone diffuser like the one by Adaptil near their safe space may help immensely.

Adaptil Diffuser

Provide Mental Enrichment
Make sure to provide safe and appropriate chew toys for your dog in their safe space. Not only does this prevent them from chewing on inappropriate items, but it also helps to tire them out by working their brains. Enrichment activities help lessen stress and anxiety by giving your dog a natural outlet for their instinctual needs.

Find lots of tips to increase your dog's daily enrichment in "Dog Enrichment: Toys, Games, and DIY Ideas."

Dog-Proof
Double-check your dog's safe space to ensure it's free and clear of any safety hazards or items that can be harmful to your dog. These include toxic plants, power cords and cables, suffocation hazards like plastic food bags, and more!

Review this dog-proofing checklist to make sure your dog's safe space is actually safe.

How to Get Your Dog Used to Their Safe Space

Introduce your dog to their safe space(s) as early as possible in their life. If you don't have one before they enter your home, sometimes they naturally pick their own, so go with it!

Give your dog their regular meals (preferably via a stuffed Toppl or another work-to-eat toy) in their safe space.

West Paw Toppl Interactive Feeder

Any time they choose to go into their space, toss a treat to them or give them a long-lasting chew to work on.

Don't use the safe space as an area that you play rambunctiously with your pup. It's meant to be a calm and relaxing area away from human interference. If you want to play games with your pup, just do so outside of their safe space.

If you notice your dog is becoming stressed by nearby activity or any outside noise, simply encourage them to go into their safe space and settle with a treat or long-lasting chew. Praise them calmly when they settle in their safe zone and make sure that no one goes in and bothers them when they are there.

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Located in the Pacific Coastal Lowlands in Mexico, La Encrucijada Biosphere Reserve comprises two lagoon systems that host a big variety of ecosystems, such as mangroves, marshes, forests, coastal dunes and palm trees. It stretches over six municipalities in the state of Chiapas and is home to almost 30,000 people.

With a wide variety of species, the area is also a fundamental resting place for migratory birds.

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Surface : 144,868 ha

Core area(s): 36,216 ha

Buffer zone(s): 108,651 ha

Transition zone(s): 245,634.43 ha

Location: 14º43' / 15º43'N; 92º26' / 93º20'W

Administrative Authorities

Comisión Nacional de Áreas Naturales Protegidas

Edmundo Aguilar López
1ª. Calle oriente s/n esq. 4ª. Avenida norte Barrio Sta. Cecilia. Acapetahua, Chiapas. CP 30,000
Mexico

Tel.: +52 (918) 6470084 and (918) 6470204

Email: encrucijada@conanp.gob.mx
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Ecological Characteristics

La Encrucijada is characterized by a large area covered by mangroves, in addition to patches of deciduous seasonal forest and lowland deciduous forest, as well as plant associations such as tulares Popal, zapotonales, floating and underwater vegetation, palm trees and coastal dunes vegetation.

Eleven major rivers flow into the Biosphere Reserve, forming both fresh and saline water lagoons, mangroves and tula swamps. Biological diversity and richness of the site is extraordinary and includes a number of wildlife species such as Jaguars (Panthera onca), river crocodiles and alligators, spider monkeys (Ateles fusciceps), turtles, among others.

Additionally, more than 300 bird species can be found in the area, 100 of which are migratory, as the ecosystem is a vital wintering and breeding ground for them.

Socio-Economic Characteristics

The roughly 30,000 inhabitants in the island make their living mostly out of river shrimp fishing, agriculture and stockbreeding. Several initiatives are currently being carried out to promote beekeeping and the production of organic vegetables and products, like cheese.

Tourism is also an emerging activity, especially related to bird watching.

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It is a well understood and recognized fact that humans need water to survive; everyone understands that clean water is crucially important to our health and our normal day-to-day lives. Approximately 70% of the earth's surface is water, and all forms of life on our planet need water to survive and thrive. And yet, we are currently facing an ecological crisis with water pollution, largely due to human activities that introduce pollutants into bodies of water.

When these pollutants and other forms of waste make their way into our lakes, rivers, streams, and oceans, the water becomes polluted, causing irreparable damage to ecosystems, decimating aquatic life, and degrading the quality of our water. There are many things we do as humans that contribute to water pollution, and while there is no single easy fix to stop water pollution, there are a number of things we can do to reduce it. Our staff at Office H2O is passionate about reducing water pollution, so we assembled this post of simple and easy ways you can protect water by changing some of your habits!

Use Water Sparingly

An important aspect of preventing water pollution is not using more water than you need to. You can do your part to conserve water by turning off running water when you don't need it, for instance while brushing your teeth or doing the dishes. Every drop of water you help conserve is a way to help the environment, as it reduces the amount of contaminated water that needs to be treated and prevents water shortages. You can also consider installing a water-efficient toilet!

Use Phosphate-Free Dish Detergent

Many dish-cleaning products are saturated with phosphates, a harmful chemical that leads to algae blooms and depleted oxygen levels. Both of these things lead to water pollution and the death of fish and other aquatic life. You can do your part to prevent water pollution by switching to a phosphate-free dish detergent.

Properly Dispose of Toxic Chemicals

Many homes use a variety of toxic chemicals that can pose a threat to our environment and water, such as pesticides, paint and paint thinner, or bleach. If these chemicals are dumped down the drain or toilet by households around the world, the negative effects on our water add up very quickly. It is important to dispose of these chemicals properly so they do not harm the environment.

Many of these chemicals can be recycled; in fact, your town may have a recycling center where you can dispose of them. Your community may also have a hazardous waste collection day for the safe disposal of toxic chemicals.

Avoid Plastic

Most of the plastic products we throw away eventually end up in bodies of water where it is difficult to retrieve and dispose of properly. Plastic rings from six-packs of soda or beer and plastic shopping bags cause disproportionate issues when they make their way into our lakes, streams, rivers, and oceans. It is very difficult to break down plastic once it has been produced for use - plastic can stay intact for decades in the water, meaning the problems it creates for our environment continue for just as long. Plastic can also spread decay through bodies of water. Avoid using plastic products as often as possible; you can buy reusable cloth grocery bags for as little as $1. Switching to insulated, reusable containers for your drinks will also help to prevent water pollution.

Reduce Meat Consumption

While we all enjoy barbeque chicken and hamburgers, if you're concerned about water pollution, it is important to consider how factory farms affect our bodies of water. It requires a lot of water to raise animals for consumption: water is required for the grains and other foods they eat, as well as keeping the animals clean and hydrated. On top of that, the antibiotics used to treat these animals along with the solid waste they produce tend to get washed into lakes, rivers, and streams. Whenever possible, buy sustainable meats instead of factory-farm produced meat. However, the best thing you can do for water pollution is to reduce your meat consumption as much as possible.

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Here at Office H2O, we are passionate about reducing water pollution not just for the health of our environment, but also for the safety of our drinking water. Twenty-nine percent of the Earth's population does not have access to clean water. We can all do our part in lowering that percentage by following the simple steps outlined here to prevent water pollution.

For those who are concerned about the quality of their drinking water, Office H2O is proud to offer bottleless water systems equipped with the latest water purification technology. We also know how important it is to stay as sanitary as possible in the times of the coronavirus and, for this reason, we are happy to tell you that our bottleless water systems feature (in addition to self-sanitizing tanks and multi-stage filtration) a touch-free foot pedal. Using the stylish foot pedal included in our bottleless water coolers, your home or office can continue to enjoy easy access to purified drinking water without having to use your hands.

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1. Use a reusable bottle/cup for beverages on-the-go

You might already have a reusable water bottle, but do you use it all the time? You can put that reusable bottle to use, save money and reduce waste. By taking your own water with you, you'll also reduce your chances of purchasing more expensive beverages on-the-go. This will eliminate the one-time use containers they come in. While most cans and bottles can be recycled, they require a lot of energy to be produced, shipped to the bottling facility and then to the store for purchase.

2. Use reusable grocery bags, and not just for groceries

Just like a reusable water bottle, you may already have a reusable grocery bag, though it's often forgotten at home. Try writing BAGS on the top of your grocery list to help you remember, or keep them in the back seat where they aren't as easy to forget. Many grocery stores will provide a 5 cent per bag refund so you'll save a few cents while reducing your usage of one-time-use plastic bags.

3. Purchase wisely and recycle

You can reduce the amount of waste you produce by purchasing products that come with less packaging and/or come in packaging that can be recycled. Not all plastics are recyclable in Delaware, so check labels before your buy. According to Delaware's Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances, "Containers labeled with a 1 or a 2 are almost always accepted because they are the highest value resins. Resins 4, 5 and 7 are now accepted in most programs in Delaware." Plastics labeled with a 3/PVC and 6/PS are generally not recyclable in Delaware. Learn more about recycling programs in your area for specifics.

4. Compost it!

Did you know as much as 25% of the items in your trash could potentially be removed from the waste stream and composted in your back yard? Your fruit and vegetable scraps, egg shells, coffee grounds, grass clippings and leaves can all be composted. While composting requires more effort than the previously mentioned lifestyle changes, it will provide you with a beneficial return on your investment of time and effort. Depending on the conditions, you may have compost in 3 to 12 months to use in your garden. You'll save on fertilizers and if you grow your own vegetables, you'll likely see improved yields. The organic matter will also act as a sponge to absorb more water, meaning you might not need to water your plants as much, saving you money and time.

5. Avoid single-use food and drink containers and utensils

Whenever possible, try to avoid single-use coffee cups, disposable utensils, straws and napkins. Some businesses will even give you a discount on your coffee for bringing your own mug. Keep a set of silverware at work along with a plate, bowl and cup that you can wash and reuse. Skip the plastic straw altogether or buy reusable metal ones instead. Remember, a lot of these items are made from plastic, had to be delivered by a truck and will end up in a landfill once we have used them one time. Anything we can do to reduce our use of these products adds up to make a big impact.

6. Buy secondhand items and donate used goods

Before you go buy something new, consider buying it used which can also save you lots of money. That can mean buying secondhand clothes at Goodwill, used furniture and repurposed construction materials at Habitat for Humanity's ReStore or searching Craigslist for a deal on a bicycle. By purchasing secondhand items you'll be supporting local charities in addition to saving items from ending up in the dump.

7. Shop local farmers markets and buy in bulk to reduce packaging

Shopping at your local farmers market is a win-win. First, you'll be supporting local farmers while also getting fresher ingredients than you might find in the big-box grocery store. Food produced locally doesn't have to be shipped as far or refrigerated in transit. Local farmers often rely on less packaging and many are happy to have you return last week's berry basket or egg carton for use next week. You can also majorly reduce packaging waste by shopping at stores that sell food in bulk, but you'll need to come prepared with your own containers.

8. Curb your use of paper: mail, receipts, magazines

In today's digital world, most companies offer bills by email, and some even offer incentives to do so. More stores are offering e-receipts, too, which are great because they're harder to lose if you need to make a return. Consider digital subscriptions for your favorite magazines that you can read on your tablet or computer. Digital subscriptions are often a little cheaper than the hard-copy version, as well.

There are numerous companies that allow you opt out of their marketing mailings; we like the options offered at www.ecocycle.org/junkmail. If you get an unwanted weekly packet of grocery store circulars in your mailbox, talk to your mail carrier and they will stop delivering it.

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There's no way around it. We can only protect our planet through action. This effort can't happen without educating the greater public and raising awareness about environmental issues - and that includes everyone, from parents to neighbors to strangers. How do we effectively and efficiently get the word out about the environment? Here are six ways to raise awareness about environmental issues.

1. Attend a Rally or March

A strike can be an effective way to draw attention. Consider movements like 2017's People's Climate March in Washington, D.C. The same thing happened in 2019 when millions of people worldwide gathered in their respective countries before the United Nations Climate Action Summit, and again in 2022 when Fridays for Future carried out global strikes in protest of global heating. These events received significant news coverage.

If you can't find a rally or march to attend, you should talk to like-minded individuals to organize your own. There are climate change activists everywhere, so you won't have to look very hard to find people who want to help. Be sure to promote your event early and often so that you can achieve a high turnout.

Rallies and marches can be especially effective when you have local issues related to climate that you could rally around. If you want to learn more about creating a successful rally or march, look no further than learning from many young climate activists who have both organized and attended rallies or marches to help our planet.

2. Use Social Media

We all know social media has power. Online platforms can work as tools to help you educate more people. It might not seem like much to share, like, and comment on posts, but you'd be surprised at how much influence those actions have. You only need to see one tweet to change your perspective.

Try using your online presence to the planet's advantage. An easily-digestible post with accurate information can do wonders. If you don't have time to create that content, you should look for social media accounts that promote sustainable living and discuss environmental topics. From there, you can follow these accounts and share their content.

Be careful what you share on social media, however. Some people have promoted sustainability while also taking tourist trips that are anything but sustainable and end up sending mixed messages to their followers. Spreading public awareness can also sometimes backfire, as in the case of slow lorises having an increasing demand for them as pets, which has put this animal in danger of extinction.

Research each topic and craft your messages carefully to have the greatest chance of making a positive change.

3. Contact Elected Officials

Our elected officials have more authority than anyone else. After all, they write and sign legislation that becomes law. It's vital to put people in office who want to protect our planet. By contacting them, you can do your best as a constituent to raise awareness about environmental issues.

If you have an issue you want to address, you should contact local and state legislators via email or phone. They might already have a solution, but you need to hold them accountable either way. It's also smart to learn about their backgrounds so you know whether to vote for them during the next election.

Tips for contacting elected officials include:

Identify yourself: The first paragraph of your letter or email should identify you as a constituent. It should also briefly explain why you're writing to the legislator.

Keep it brief: Ideally, a letter or email should be one page long or less.

Be original: There are plenty of pre-written letters you can simply sign and send to a legislator, but original correspondence helps you stand out from the crowd. Consider using a pre-written letter as a template to write your own unique message.

Be succinct: Sometimes, less is more. Choose a maximum of three main points to address in your correspondence.

Get personal: Does the legislation you're writing about affect your life personally? If so, tell the legislator about it. Include a short story about how the legislation will affect you and your community.

Be respectful: It's fine to take a firm stance on an issue, but always keep your message respectful - even if you disagree with a legislator politically.

Include your address: Many legislators are too busy to send a response. However, including your address gives them a chance to reply if they have time. It also solidifies the fact that you are a constituent.

4. Recommend Books and Movies

It's not always easy to conceptualize climate change. This phenomenon doesn't affect us in ways we can immediately see, hear or feel. The world might be getting warmer - but that's not necessarily remarkable to the average person. As a result, you should try recommending media that helps your friends and family learn about climate change more tangibly.

Watch something like Our Planet or Before the Flood for your next movie night. You can also lend reads such as The Uninhabitable Earth and How to Prepare for Climate Change: A Practical Guide to Surviving the Chaos to your loved ones. These resources offer a more accessible and intriguing way for people to learn about climate change.

Reading is also a great way to help people of all ages challenge their thinking and learn from other opinions. Whether it's encouraging your children to read about nature and wildlife or starting a book club in which you tackle the latest non-fiction books on climate and the environment, reading helps us all understand more about our place in the world.

5. Be Accommodating

There are times when activists can seem unapproachable. If you're using buzzwords like "net zero" and "carbon footprint" without explaining them, you can't expect everyone to listen to what you have to say. Your message won't seem relatable. A person who adjusts their vocabulary accordingly will reach more people.

This method isn't "dumbing down" specific concepts. It's simply speaking to people in a language they understand. Try to incorporate more straightforward phrases into your vocabulary.

For example, instead of mentioning a company's carbon footprint, you could talk about how much greenhouse gas - especially carbon dioxide - the business emits when manufacturing and shipping its products. Rather than saying a corporation is carbon neutral, explain that it removes just as much carbon dioxide from the atmosphere as it emits. These small changes can accommodate people who aren't as well versed in climate policy as you are.

You can even share stories and anecdotes as a way to make things personal. These tactics will make a difference.

6. Write Articles and Create Videos

Do you have a creative streak? If so, you should consider putting out content to raise awareness about environmental issues. This method will be especially useful when you want to inspire hope or shine a light on unknown topics. There's always room for more articles and videos about how people can make a difference.

You can use online platforms like blogs and YouTube to publish your content. Eventually, you should have a repository of content that helps raise awareness. We can never have too much information surrounding climate change.

Be sure to use your social media presence to promote your content. There's a higher chance people will see everything that way. You can also reach out to publications to see whether you can be featured.

The Importance of Action

Even though we all know the importance of taking action for the environment, how many of us do anything about it? Knowing what to do is just the first step - we need to take that knowledge and turn it into action.

According to Yale's 2021 climate opinions map, 72% of American adults believe global warming is happening. Yet how many Americans are taking steps based on these beliefs? We conducted a survey of the American public to find out how many are taking action to raise awareness for the environment. Here are the results.

According to our survey, nearly 50% of Americans have taken zero action to raise environmental awareness. This indicates that even though many might recognize, in theory, the importance of protecting the environment, far fewer are going out of their way to support the idea. But if we want real change to happen, we need to start living out our beliefs today.

Ways to Raise Awareness About Environmental Issues

It's essential for people who care for the planet to raise awareness about climate change. If we want to protect the Earth, we need everyone's participation. Consider exploring these ideas to help you speak up and educate others. Your efforts can not only help inspire others to act but also change the future of our world and everyone in it.

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Chiapas es uno de los estados con más ríos y lagunas, pero sus pobladores no tienen acceso a agua entubada de calidad. El acarreo de agua por hasta cinco kilómetros es una jornada que se repite dos y hasta tres veces al día en algunas regiones y recae, principalmente, en las mujeres, los niños y las niñas

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TUXYTLA GUTIÉRREZ, CHIAPAS.- Al menos cinco lagunas y 47 ríos, entre ellos el Grijalva, el más caudaloso del país, se ubican en Chiapas; paradójicamente, en este estado las mujeres deben caminar distancias de hasta cuatro o cinco kilómetros para llevar el agua, cargando, a sus hogares.

"Podemos tener el agua, pero no tenemos como llevarlo al hogar", dice María Luisa Gómez Pérez, habitante del municipio de Sitalá, ubicado en la zona selva. María recuerda que de niña iba con su madre, sus hermanas y otras mujeres, al río más cercano, ubicado a 40 minutos de distancia, para acarrear el agua que les serviría, sobre todo, para la preparación de alimentos.

El acarreo de agua es una jornada que se repite dos y hasta tres veces al día, y que recae principalmente en las mujeres, los niños y las niñas. "Cuando era niña cargaba 20 litros, ya de mujer la carga era el doble; llegaba agotada, con dolor de cabeza y aún así, teníamos que seguir con las otras tareas en la casa, e ir a la escuela. Ahora yo no quiero eso para mi hija", explica María Luisa, quien luego de tres décadas de repetir todos los días la agotadora labor, se hizo gestora comunitaria del agua.

En México la estadística en el tema acceso al agua es contradictoria; por una parte, el Consejo Nacional de Evaluación de la Política de Desarrollo Social (Coneval) señala que en Chiapas 6 de cada 10 personas tienen acceso al agua; mientras que los informes del Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) refieren que el 95 por ciento de la población en el país tiene agua entubada o potable en sus hogares; y en esas cifras, Chiapas y los estados del sur-sureste se encuentran entre las entidades con mayor acceso.

"En el INEGI aparece como que tienen agua potable el 95 por ciento de la población, no importa que llegue una vez a la semana y que llegue contaminada", explica Fermín Reygadas, director de Cántaro Azul, organización de la sociedad civil que trabaja con comunidades en la mejora del acceso al agua en condiciones de higiene, y saneamiento.

Detalla que en la década de 1990 hubo en México contagios masivos de cólera, lo que motivó que el gobierno federal invirtiera en sistemas de agua potable; pero luego vino una caída en la inversión y muchos de los sistemas fueron abandonados. La actual administración hizo otro recorte y ahora se invierte apenas 100 millones de pesos en esta área, que es el 10 por ciento de lo que se invertía antes.

Así, por ejemplo, en municipios como Chenalhó, ubicado en la zona Altos de Chiapas, de las 135 comunidades que estadísticamente aparecen como poseedoras de un sistema de agua potable, sólo funciona con eficacia en cinco de ellas. En el resto de los poblados el sistema está roto, tienen filtraciones, o francamente no funciona, explica Mariano, uno de los capacitadores de Cántaro Azul en ese municipio.

Agua contaminada

Lupita Sántiz vive a orilla de carretera, a apenas un kilómetro de dos pozos y una olla de agua que la población de Tzabalhó, en Chenalhó, construyó para abastecer a la comunidad. Aún así, con una distancia relativamente corta y un camino pavimentado, para ella, su madre y sus hijas, implica un gran esfuerzo tener que acarrear el agua que abastezca a los nueve miembros de su familia.

La Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) recomienda que, para cubrir las necesidades básicas, cada persona tiene que tener acceso a entre 50 a 100 litros de agua todos los días, eso implicaría que Lupita y su familia tendrían que acarrear al menos 23 cubetas de 20 litros de agua. Si esta labor la hacen dos personas que llevan dos cubetas cada una, implica hacer cinco viajes al día.

Por ello, Lupita agradece que en época de lluvias pueda recoger en unas tinas el agua que cae del techo de su vivienda, donde colocó unas láminas de zinc que funcionan como un improvisado sistema de captación. Al menos en esta época aminora la fase de acarreo.

Aún así, los pozos, las tinas y las grandes ollas de agua permanecen a la intemperie, expuestos a gérmenes y bacterias; es decir, tras un gran esfuerzo tienen agua, pero de una calidad que los puede llevar a contraer enfermedades.

En el tema del agua para consumo humano hay dos variantes: la accesibilidad, pero también la calidad, explica Reygadas. La contaminación del agua de consumo humano tiene relación con la falta de sistemas de alcantarillado y drenaje, sostiene el director de Cántaro Azul, porque al no existir esos sistemas, ser insuficientes o estar en mal estado, los desechos humanos se dispersan en la intemperie y algunos se vierten en tubos que van a dar a ríos y afluentes.

Esta situación no es exclusiva de las zonas rurales; por ejemplo, San Cristóbal de Las Casas, la segunda ciudad más importante de Chiapas, es atravesada por el río amarillo, que recibe desechos de drenajes; lo mismo sucede con la capital del estado donde corre el río Sabinal arrastrando agua contaminada con el drenaje.

En los estados del sur-sureste de México, históricamente la población consume agua contaminada, que ocasionan enfermedades gastrointestinales que afectan la vida de miles de niñas y niños; estas enfermedades les generan mala nutrición, que afecta sus desarrollo físico y cognitivo, limitando todo su potencial"
Fermín Reygadas, director de Cántaro Azul

Solo en 2019, la Secretaría de Salud en Chiapas atendió a poco más de 274 mil personas con enfermedades gastrointestinales; es decir, al 5 por ciento de la población en el estado; ello sin considerar que esta cifra no es indicativa de la totalidad de las personas enfermas con este padecimiento, porque no todas acuden a un centro de salud para atenderse.

La falta de accesibilidad al agua y saneamiento, es un problema que afecta a millones de personas en el mundo; en México, en los estados de Chiapas, Campeche, Veracruz, Oaxaca y Yucatán, suman más de 5 millones.

¿Qué hacer ante la problemática? Reygadas refiere que en la década de 1990 el gobierno federal descentralizó la administración de recursos para obras, y dejó en manos de los ayuntamientos el decidir las obras prioritarias en las que invertir.

Esto fue parte del motivo que dejó en abandono la construcción y mantenimiento de los sistemas de agua potable y alcantarillado -porque los ayuntamientos priorizan gastar los recursos en obras más visibles, como carreteras-, pero también dio la oportunidad de que, a través de la organización comunitaria, se pudiera incidir en la creación de comités y patronatos de gestión del agua, un proceso ahora en crecimiento.

Gestión comunitaria del agua

"Que nos escuchen nuestra voz, estamos buscando la forma de tener agua limpia. Por eso nos organizamos como comunidades rurales para buscar una solución, porque sabemos que, como comunidad, somos los que estamos sufriendo", explica María Luisa Gómez.

En su comunidad, La Unión, de Sitalá, un millar de habitantes viven cerca del río Chacté. Ahí la población se organizó para formar un patronato y un comité de gestión del agua, a través del que han logrado la instalación de tuberías que acercan el líquido a las viviendas.

Esto permite que Isabel, de 5 años, hija de María Luisa, ya no sea una cargadora de agua, como lo fue su madre.

No es algo justo para los niños y niñas, no está bien que carguen tanto peso, no está bien que tengan que hacer esta labor en vez de ir a la escuela", explica María Luisa, mientras Isabel escucha sus palabras, atenta a la reunión del Primer Encuentro Interestatal de Organizaciones Comunitarias de Servicios de Agua y Saneamiento que la segunda semana de septiembre se llevó a cabo en la ciudad de San Cristóbal de Las Casas, en Chiapas.

Su madre participó en la inauguración de la reunión que convocó a más de 130 representantes de comités de agua de cinco estados del sureste mexicano, organizaciones de la sociedad civil y funcionarios públicos estatales y federales.

Ella habló de la importancia del agua para la vida, para la salud, para la comunidad y la naturaleza. Como indígena tseltal que es, María Luisa, planteó en las distintas mesas de trabajo donde participó, la forma integral que los pueblos originarios tienen al ver la vida interconectada entre la naturaleza, las personas y su estabilidad interior.

Habló también de la sanidad y el costo, económico y medioambiental, que implica el acceso a agua limpia en la forma en la que ahora puede accederse a ella. "El que tiene dinero compra su garrafón, pero, ¿el que no? La podemos hervir, pero podemos acabar la madera si seguimos utilizándola para hervirla. Tenemos que pensar en las generaciones que vienen, en nuestros hijos e hijas, porque nosotras sólo estamos de paso", explicó.

En el Primer Encuentro Interestatal de Organizaciones Comunitarias de Servicios de Agua y Saneamiento, las personas participantes plantearon que las soluciones para el acceso al agua saludable, requiere de la tecnología, pero también de los procesos sociales y la participación comunitaria.

"Este encuentro resulta relevante, pues nos hace mirar hacia una estrategia de acceso al agua y saneamiento que ha sido históricamente invisibilizada, a pesar de que en México se estima que más de 20 millones de personas acceden al agua gracias a la gestión comunitaria", señalaron las organizaciones convocantes, entre ellas Fundación Avina, Fondo para la Paz, Centinelas del Agua y Cántaro Azul, en alianza con las Fundaciones Gonzalo Río Arronte y W.K. Kellogg.

Actualmente, en América Latina más de 70 millones de personas se abastecen de agua potable gracias al trabajo voluntario de más de 145 mil Organizaciones Comunitarias de Servicios de Agua y Saneamiento ( OCSAS)", reconocieron en la reunión.
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Chiapas: Contaminación de ríos y arroyos es cada vez más preocupante (Ultimátum)

Chiapas: Contaminación de ríos y arroyos es cada vez más preocupante (Ultimátum)

26 julio 2019

26 de julio del 2019
Fuente: Ultimátum
Nota de Christian González

Aunque existen varias causas de la contaminación de los ríos y arroyos, uno de los principales responsables de esta situación son los mismos pobladores que se convierten en consumidores y productores de residuos, "y ahí hay una gran responsabilidad", externó Silvia Ramos Hernández, investigadora de la Universidad de Ciencias y Artes de Chiapas (Unicach). Aclaró que se tiene que reforzar el tema educativo desde las escuelas, de todos los niveles, para que no se siga con la contaminación de los afluentes. Leer más
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Remember all those essays and reports you wrote in school? They were written for a teacher to silently read. They were rarely read aloud. Fast forward to the world of work where you are responsible for writing voice over scripts. Unless you've had special training, how could you suddenly know how to write for the ear?

Yet, that's what you're expected to do when storyboarding for audio or writing audio scripts. Writing to be heard is a different kind of writing. If you need help making the transition from eye to ear, here are some tips.

1. Write like you speak

In most cases, writing for the ear is more informal than writing to be read. Imagine you are speaking to someone while you are writing. When you write like you speak, you will naturally use smaller words, a more conversational tone and shorter sentences. Pro Tip: a voice over script should not sound like it was scripted.

2. Get to the point quickly

When you're writing for audio, you don't have much time to lead up to the point. You have to get there quickly before you lose your audience. Focus on what's most important and be concise. I like to think of it as intelligent simplicity.

3. Learn from radio commercials

Have you stopped listening to the radio, choosing podcasts instead? You may want to listen now and then because you can learn from their 30-second commercials. Radio commercials fly by quickly. The writers focus on one relevant point. They often use this formula: say it-explain it-repeat it. The lead sentence gets your attention and evokes curiosity. The next few sentences provide the details. This is followed by repeating it. This isn't a bad formula for instructional scripts-say it-explain it-repeat it.

4. Speak with one voice

Perhaps you're on a big project with several instructional designers furiously writing away, oblivious to the voice they are using. Or perhaps you're the only one writing, but some days you start with one voice and other days you use another.

Speaking with one voice arises out of consistency. It sounds like the voice artist understands the topic, because consistency makes the speaker credible. To achieve the sound of one voice, consider defining these aspects of a voice over script from the start:

Tone: Decide on a tone that will best connect with your audience (conversational, folksy, sophisticated, etc.)

Role: Determine if the speaker is playing the role of a colleague or peer, an expert, a teacher or an omniscient narrator.

Person: whether you'll be using first, second or third person. If you forget what all of this is, Wikipedia explains.

Contractions: Will you use them or not?

Then let one anointed editor read the scripts to smooth out all of the inconsistencies.

5. Keep sentences short but varied

Many people recommend using short sentences when writing for audio. And it's true that in an eLearning environment, you can't count on your busy audience to click Replay if they miss something. The risk of relying on short sentences, however, is that the script may sound stilted or too simplistic.

A better approach might be to aim for short sentences that vary in length. This is closer to how we speak. To keep sentences on the shorter side: 1) stick to one idea per sentence; 2) delete all the extra verbiage; and 3) break sentences into two whenever possible.

6. Avoid reading text

No one likes screens filled with text, but there are some situations that demand it, due to legal regulations or other requirements. In these cases, use audio to introduce what needs to be read and then let the participant do the reading. Adults tend to dislike being read text that is on the screen.

Also, Mayer addresses this in his Redundancy Principle. It takes more cognitive resources to match up redundant information, such as reading text while listening to audio than it does to manage one modality alone. Note: to accommodate those who are visually impaired, provide an option for having the text read aloud.

7. Pay attention to rhythm or beat

Speaking is similar to music-it's got a rhythm related to the tempo of the speech and the alternation of stressed and unstressed words. When you read your voice over script aloud, you can improve the rhythm by considering the words as sounds and listening to their flow and timing. A pleasing rhythm has the potential to hold the listener's attention longer and to enhance the listening experience.

8. Use silence effectively

Silence is to audio as white space is to visuals. Listeners need time to process the verbal content and to watch what's on the screen. You can work brief pauses into your script by indicating where the talent should stop for a moment (often referred to as a beat) during the recording. I usually indicate this with an ellipsis (...). Frequent pauses also give you time to add elements for screen builds. Silence is your friend. Use it with purpose.

9. Watch your transitions

Transition words, such as yet, but, however, therefore and meanwhile, let listeners know that a change from the previous thought is coming. Use transitions as cues to help clarify your message.

10. Edit in phases

Some accomplished writers recommend editing in several passes while honing one aspect of your writing at a time. In Getting the Words Right, author Theodore Cheney recommends that your first revision should focus on massive changes, which he calls reducing. Then he advises less ambitious revisions, such as rearranging. Finally, there is rewording. Or create your own phases of editing that work for your style of writing.

11. Calculate the length of segments

You don't want things to run on and on. A rule of thumb for calculating time is that in one minute, a narrator will read approximately 100 words. If you want your segment to last a minute, pare it down to 100 words or less.

12. Read all voice over scripts aloud

Reading your script aloud is mandatory. That's how you can determine whether the wording is awkward or smooth and whether the sentences flow from one to the next. Reading aloud helps you know when it's best to use contractions, if juxtaposed words are difficult to pronounce and whether the whole script is well-connected. Finally, this is how you know if a narrator can get through a sentence without having to stop for a breath in the middle.

13. Consider sound effects

Many public radio producers add depth and realism to their stories through sound effects. When used with sophistication, sound effects can add richness to straight narration, scenarios, interactions and games. And their cost is minimal.

14. Use active voice

Active voice is one in which the subject is performing the action. In passive voice, the subject is not performing the action. Active voice is more likely to keep listeners engaged because it is a clear and direct form of communication. Attempt to write in the active voice as much as possible.

Recommendations for Writing More Effectively:
Getting the Words Right by Theodore Cheyney
Bird by Bird by Anne Lamont
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a digital flyer promoting sustainable practices within your university community. This digital flyer can serve as an informative and visually appealing resource to engage and educate your student community about sustainable actions and behaviors.

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https://ambiental.uaslp.mx/storage/Repositorio_EduAmbSostenible/Libro_EduAmbLatinoamerica.pdf

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La Sostenibilidad en la Escuela Mexicana: 50 Estrategias Didacticas para Transformar Nuestro Mundo

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La Sostenibilidad en la Escuela Mexicana: 50 Estrategias Didacticas para Transformar Nuestro Mundo

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https://ambiental.uaslp.mx/storage/Repositorio_EduAmbSostenible/Fichero.pdf

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Jandiaekua - Revista Mexicana de Educacion Ambiental

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Jandiaekua - Revista Mexicana de Educacion Ambiental

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Lesson Plan Logging By Sofía, Geraldine & Monica

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Lesson Plan Logging By Sofía, Geraldine & Monica

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LESSON PLAN - LOGGING - SofíaGeraldineMonica

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Final Lesson Plan: "Deforestation of the Mangroves in Ponte duro, Chiapas".

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Final Lesson Plan: "Deforestation of the Mangroves in Ponte duro, Chiapas".

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Cesar, Irene, Ruth and Thamara