Teresa de Miguel

Teresa de Miguel, a multimedia journalist with experience covering environmental issues, dives into the fascinating world of chinampas—Mexico City's floating gardens. She reveals the rich history of these agricultural marvels dating back to the Aztecs and discusses the various threats they face today, including urbanization and pollution. Highlighting the inspiring story of Cassandra Garduño, who is passionately restoring an abandoned chinampa, Teresa shares insights about overcoming gender barriers in farming and innovative collaboration with local universities to sustain this vital ecosystem.