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Story summary
- Rising industrial demand for mezcal in Oaxaca, Mexico, drives environmental pressure as each liter requires at least 10 liters of water and generates significant vinazas.
- Traditional farming practices are being replaced by monoculture, threatening biodiversity.
- Félix Monterrosa and other producers are attempting to restore ecosystems amid the boom.
- Major brands often fail to cover producers' costs.
- The Secretary of Environment is investigating illegal land clearing for agave cultivation.
