Tequila boom triggers social, environmental hangover in Mexico

Tequila boom triggers social, environmental hangover in Mexico

New North Carolina State University research shows that tequila’s surge in popularity over the past 15 years has been a boon for industry, but is triggering a significant hangover of social and environmental problems in the region of Mexico where the once-notorious liquor is produced. Tequila is distilled from the blue agave plant and, according [...]