The global thirst for mezcal has led to the destruction of Oaxaca's forests, stressing water supplies and fouling rivers. Mezcal makers are trying to mitigate the damage, but the scale of the problem is daunting.

<p>The boom in mezcal production is stripping hillsides, stressing water supplies and fouling rivers. Mezcal makers say they're trying to mitigate the damage, but the scale of the problem is daunting. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/oaxaca-mezcal-forests/">The world can&#8217;t get enough mezcal. Oaxaca&#8217;s forests are paying the price</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mexiconewsdaily.com">Mexico News Daily</a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A global t...