New America Media: Environment

Is Our Poor Mother Earth Finally Fighting Back?

Navajo Observer, Commentary, Wells Mahkee, Jr., Posted: Feb 03, 2010

With all the recent tragedies the world has encountered in recent years, it's been quite surprising to me that not one person - not even in Indian Country - has mentioned what I happen to believe is happening: our poor planet Earth is striking back.

Kettleman City Residents Sue Kings County

Vida En El Valle, News Report, Rebecca Plevin, Posted: Feb 02, 2010

Residents sue county supervisors for approving expansion of a landfill they believe is poisoning the community, and causing birth defects in newborns.

Saving Haiti, Saving Humanity

New America Media, News Report, Roberto Dr. Cintli Rodriguez, Posted: Jan 21, 2010

Haiti is changing the way we look at life and the way we look at each other as human beings.

Temporary Protection for Haitians: A First Step

New America Media, News Report, Shaina Aber & Christian Fuchs, Posted: Jan 21, 2010

The decision by the US to grant Haitians permission to stay, work and send remittances home is welcome news.

Haitians Join Environmental Refugees

New America Media, News Analysis, Andrew Lam, Posted: Jan 20, 2010

All eyes are now on Haiti, and rightly so. It’s a prime example of how an act of god can render a country a failed ecosystem.

Manila's Deadly Flood 50 Years Ago

New America Media, Commentary, Rene Ciria-Cruz, Posted: Oct 13, 2009

A deadly flood nearly 50 years ago in Manila was a harbinger of today’s catastrophes -- all results of humans’ abuse of the natural environment.

Samoa -- The Broken Heart of the Sacred Ocean

New America Media, News Report, Jean Melesaine, Posted: Oct 02, 2009

After being ravaged by an earthquake and tsunami, Samoa is broken. With few media outlets on the island, those of us on the outside are left in the dark.

Berkeley HS Opens Green Academy

New America Media, Video, Min Lee, Posted: Oct 01, 2009

Berkeley High School and Pacific Gas and Electric Company have partnered to open a first-of-it's-kind small school dedicated to green technology.

Typhoon-Ravaged Philippines Asks for Int'l Help

New America Media, News Report, Cynthia Balana and Jocelyn Uy, Posted: Sep 29, 2009

The Philippine government has been getting pledges from various countries and organizations.

Chicago Coal Plants Sued for Alleged Violations

La Raza, News Report, Fabiola Pomareda, Posted: Sep 29, 2009

Two coal-fired power plants near Chicago's densely populated Hispanic neighborhoods, Pilsen and Little Village, are the city’s leading sources of air pollutants.

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