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- ‘He had a machete in his cheek’: how Guatemala’s hydropower dream turned deadly Mon, 22 Jan 24, 11:00pmLatin America’s water wars: The people of the Ixquisis valley thought their most valuable resource would help lift their villages out of poverty. Instead, murder and violence followed
- Scientists uncover hidden Mayan city of 10M people in Guatemala Tue, 6 Feb 18, 2:19amAn international team of researchers have identified tens of thousands of previously unknown Mayan structures using a high-tech aerial mapping technology known as Lidar...
- 2017 Goldman Environmental Prize recognizes 6 activists who risk life and limb to protect the environment Thu, 27 Apr 17, 12:30amThe winners of the 2017 Goldman Environmental Prize show you don't have to be a celebrity or politician to make a change. The award, commonly called the Nobel Prize for the environment, recently recognized six inspiring individuals,...
- Recycled tire traps are seven times more effective than traditional mosquito traps Wed, 13 Apr 16, 1:00amThe use of recycled materials is not only good for the environment. Sometimes, it is simply the best way to get a job done. Such is the case with the ovillanta mosquito traps, crafted from old tires and tested in Guatemala....
- Recycled tires redesigned as highly effective mosquito traps Wed, 13 Apr 16, 1:00amThe use of recycled materials is not only good for the environment. Sometimes, it is simply the best way to get a job done. Such is the case with the ovillanta mosquito traps, crafted from old tires and tested in Guatemala....
- Can coffee stimulate renewable energy in Central America? Thu, 9 Oct 14, 2:00amTurning waste water from coffee farms into biogas cuts down on pollution and provides sustainable energy. Is there a catch?
- 19 Central American Coffee Farms Now Generate Energy from Wastewater Fri, 29 Aug 14, 5:30amDid you know that only 1 percent of freshwater in the world is available for human consumption? Or that 140 litres of water are required to produce a single cup of coffee? Over 70% of water used in Latin American coffee...
- Guatemalan Protestor Burned Alive for Speaking Out Against Canadian Company GoldCorp Fri, 29 Aug 14, 12:27amA Guatemalan protestor was beaten and burnt to death after he dared to speak against the Marlin gold mine, which is owned by Canadian company GoldCorp...
- Imperfect Design’s Beautiful Home Decor Combines Dutch Design and Traditional Craftsmanship Fri, 5 Apr 13, 8:00amFrom recycled glass vases from Guatemala to skillfully crafted lacquerware trays from Vietnam, the hand of the maker is always visible in the products of Imperfect Design...
- Top 6 Must-See Summer Eco Resorts Around the World! Wed, 4 Jul 12, 8:30amRead the rest of Top 6 Must-See Summer Eco Resorts Around the World! Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Alila Villas Uluwatu, Bali, Brazil, Cappadocia, eco friendly resorts, eco friendly vacations,...
- Top 6 Must-See Summer Eco Resorts from Around the World! Wed, 4 Jul 12, 4:00amRead the rest of Top 6 Must-See Summer Eco Resorts from Around the World! Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Alila Villas Uluwatu, Bali, Brazil, Cappadocia, eco friendly resorts, eco friendly vacations,...
- Trees Pass Through the Interior of Paz Arquitectura’s Casa Corallo in Guatemala City Sat, 7 Apr 12, 8:43amRead the rest of Trees Pass Through the Interior of Paz Arquitectura’s Casa Corallo in Guatemala City Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Casa Corallo, central america, Corallo house, Guatemala,...
- Architects and Artisans Collaborate on “Scarfitecture” Series of Handwoven Scarves Thu, 15 Dec 11, 6:23amScarfs and architecture don’t appear to have much in common at first glance, but a new program recently launched by Dita Zakova of Ecolibri, and Rhea Alexander, founder of sustainable design house DIGS, changes all...
- Central America to Tap Volcanoes for Renewable Energy Wed, 22 Sep 10, 3:59amThe troubled and impoverished region of Central America is rich in one thing: volcanoes. Spurred by increasing demand for electricity, several countries are moving to transform the thundering mountains’ energy into...