Good news from Mexico monarch reserve despite looming threats




Mongabay Newscast show

Summary: On this episode we're joined by Mongabay's Mexico City-based contributor Martha Pskowski who recently traveled to central Mexico during the winter 'high season' when tourists flock to see monarch butterflies covering the trees. While the number of monarchs wintering there is up 144% in 2019, she also investigated impacts on the monarchs' habitat from deforestation and a proposed mine nearby. Plus we round up the top environmental news, so if you like what you hear, please subscribe and tell a friend.