In an attempt to curb immigration, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has implemented stringent measures along the Texas-Mexico border. However, this strategy has not only affected the lives of migrants but has also led to severe environmental degradation. What Happened: The Rio Grande’s ecosystem, in particular, has been significantly impacted by the anti-immigration measures, reported The Guardian. The environmental damage is particularly evident in Eagle Pass, where the lush riverbanks have been replaced with roads for patrol vehicles, rusty shipping containers, and razor wire. Abbott recently anno…
