April 22, 2010

Happy Earth Day!

The Kuna people will likely face the fate of becoming climate refugees... but can we assist them in making the necessary decisions early enough to avoid the devastating consequences in delayed action? Thankfully for them, there is elevated land not too far from their island homes.

Gallery with commentary: 
http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2010-04-21/our-drowning-planet/

On a brighter note, here's an inspiring video from Greenpeace:

April 19, 2010

CPK Fundraiser!

CPK on Nobel Dr. (next to Islands, across from Whole Foods)
Monday April 19th
Anytime 11:00am - 10:00pm
Bring this flyer and 20% of your bill goes to our upcoming June trip :)

Link to flyer: http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B2QuEpOQY2jzMTcxY2QyMzAtMzY5ZC00ODBmLWJiNjItYTEzN2FkMDIyNDU1&hl=en

April 14, 2010

Should the U.S. Burn or Bury Its Trash?

A relevant article on NYtimes about waste management. Perhaps we can get some insight for our own project in Kuna Yala?

http://roomfordebate.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/04/13/should-the-u-s-burn-or-bury-its-trash/