MEXICO CITY, Feb 07 (IPS) – The Mexican government is prioritizing the construction and modernization of mega water projects, without considering their impacts and long-term viability, according to a number of experts and activists.
Read the full story, “Spate of Water Projects in Mexico Ignore Impacts”, on globalissues.org →
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