Mezcal's popularity in the US comes with environmental costs to areas of Mexico where it's produced
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Source: AP News
Published: 2026-03-17 00:02 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Science, Mexico, World News, Environment & Climate
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Production of mezcal in Mexico is booming to meet growing global demand. The boom has both created opportunities for producers and come with environmental costs. One study found that plantations of agave, used to make mezcal, have expanded by more than 400% over the past three decades. (AP Video: Teresa de Miguel)
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