This book uses a green criminology lens to analyze strategies to minimize and propose alternatives on the damage caused to humans and environmental health by contaminated soils in Mexico, by recognizing that the effective application of laws is crucial for the conservation of soils. In this sense, from the perspective of contaminated soils, the compilation of data and experiences of the growing concern about the degradation of soils contaminated with hydrocarbons, heavy metals, pesticides and emerging contaminants (organic compounds, hormones and microplastics) is presented. In addition, from environmental history, the authors provide an understanding of the ontological, epistemological and methodological possibilities when assessing the relationship between the natural environment and green criminology. It is explained how the green cultural behavior of communities is directed in the face of soil contamination and environmental liabilities from the experiences of the subjects with respect to questioning the interaction of ethics and environmental responsibility. Data is presented on the consequences of soil contamination on the loss of biodiversity and the intake and bioaccumulation of pollutants in living beings. Finally, the authors discuss the deficiencies related to inspection and surveillance on issues of soil contamination, along with institutional proposals for remediation. The book seeks to position these types of issues, still scarcely discussed in Mexico, for researchers, academics, postgraduate students, decision makers and companies dedicated to the remediation and restoration of contaminated soils through sustainable management and recovery plans.

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José Guadalupe Chan-Quijano is a Doctor of Science in Ecology and Sustainable Development and Master of Science in Natural Resources and Rural Development from El Colegio de la Frontera Sur. He graduated in Natural Resources Management from the University of Quintana Roo. His lines of research converge in the sciences of remediation and restoration of contaminated environments; analysis of socio-environmental conflicts generated by environmental pollution; environmental governance, territorial management and regional development; sustainable management of natural resources and floristics; social actors, public policies and environmental sociology for sustainability and green criminology. He belongs to the National System of Researchers and is a member of the State System of Researchers in Tabasco. He has more than 45 publications including scientific articles, popular articles, newspaper articles, book chapters and books. He has taught undergraduate and graduate courses. He is a referee and associate editor in scientific and popular journals. He has directed and advised undergraduate and graduate theses. He is a member of scientific societies and has courses and diplomas focused on environmental issues and public policies. He has participated in more than 60 national and international conferences and in roundtable discussions about contaminated environments and academic plagiarism. He has also been part of committees for conferences, seminars and scientific meetings. He is currently a level C researcher at the Center for Global Change and Sustainability in Villahermosa, Tabasco, Mexico.

**Jesús Ignacio Castro-Salazar he is an Environmental Engineer from the University of Guanajuato, a Master in Integrated Environmental Administration from the Colegio de la Frontera Norte and a Doctor in Social Sciences with an Orientation in Sustainable Development from the Autonomous University of Nuevo León. He worked as an inspector in the Federal Attorney's Office for Environmental Protection with functions in the application of environmental law in industries and natural resources. He has collaborated in socio-environmental projects and on renewable energies in rural communities and in Mayan communities. He has written articles and chapters in national and international books. He has taught courses and workshops on environmental legislation and management in Mexico. He belongs to the National System of Researchers in Mexico and to the Mexican Network of Green Criminology Studies in Mexico and is a member of the Green Criminology Specialist Group of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). He is currently a Professor-Researcher at the Instituto Tecnológico Superior de Abasolo (ITESA) of the National Institute of Technology of Mexico. His lines of research are Environmental Public Policy and Administration; Environmental Legislation and Sociology; Green criminology.

**José Luis Carpio-Domínguez he holds a Bachelor s Degree in Criminology from the Universidad Noroeste de Chihuahua (UNO), a Master in Criminology and Forensic Sciences from the Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas (UAMRA-UAT) and a PhD in Social Sciences with a focus on Sustainable Development from the Instituto de Investigaciones Sociales from Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (IINSO-UANL). He is Member of the National System of Researchers (SECIHTI-SNII-Level I), Member of the Mexican Society of Criminology (SOMECRIM), Member of the Green Criminology Specialists Group at International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and Member of the Mexican Network of Studies in Green Criminology (REMECRIVE). He develops scientific research, science education, outreach and teaching on Green Criminology, particularly in the convergence of environmental crimes and harms with other forms of criminality, socio-environmental conflicts, illegal trafficking networks and environmental law enforcement. He is currently a Research Professor of Criminology at the Law Faculty of the Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, Mexico and teaches the subject of Green Criminology at undergraduate and graduate levels, directs and advises theses and participates in activities to disseminate criminological science to society.