The Ancient Maya civilisation is celebrated not only for its remarkable achievements in art, architecture and astronomy but also for its sophisticated engagement with complex tropical environments.

Environment Minister Alicia Bárcena said the government is considering ways to correct some of the damage done by Tren Maya to cenotes and rainforests in the Yucatán peninsula. Officials want to ...

AUSTIN, TEXAS—Geographers Tim Beach and Sheryl Luzzader-Beach of the University of Texas at Austin used old and new data to study the impact of Maya civilization on the lowlands of Central America.

Maya activity more than 2,000 years ago not only contributed to the decline of their environment but continues to influence today's environmental conditions, researchers have found. Maya activity more ...