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May 17th, 2008

Japan: Bloggers criticize Greenpeace over whale-meat theft

Chris Salzberg · 06:03

The reputation of Greenpeace Japan appears to have dropped a few notches this week, with news that the organization, in order to expose the theft of whale meat by crew members of a whaling research ship, itself stole meat to use as evidence of the crime. Members of Greenpeace Japan admitted to having entered a delivery company's distribution center in Tokyo on April 15th without permission in order to seize packages of whale meat. 0 comments · »»

May 13th, 2008

China: “Strolling” for the Environment

Kelly Proctor · 13:03

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Earlier this month, before an earthquake killed thousands, about 400 to 500 people in Chengdu, China took to the streets to protest the construction of a proposed petrochemical plant, calling their outing a "stroll" to get around applying for a permit to protest. The event was organized through cell phones, ... 0 comments · »»

May 6th, 2008

Myanmar: Unprecedented cyclone disaster

Mong Palatino · 16:34

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Cyclone Nargis hit Myanmar last weekend which devastated five regions. State-run media reported that more than 22,000 people are found dead with another 41,000 missing. The death toll could still rise. Residents and bloggers are condemning the slow relief work of the ruling Junta. 20 comments · »»

May 5th, 2008

Myanmar: The perfect storm

Mong Palatino · 15:33

More than 4,000 people are dead after Cyclone Nargis hit Myanmar last weekend. It was the world’s deadliest storm in ten years. The cyclone could also worsen the food crisis in the world. Relief is arriving but the ruling Junta is putting restrictions on foreign aid teams. 12 comments · »»

May 2nd, 2008

Japan: Return of the Gas Tax

Chris Salzberg · 04:12

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Japan's “temporary” gasoline tax of 25 yen per liter of gas, extended for over 30 years and funding some 5000 road construction programs, has been re-instated after a short-lived battle with the opposition, and people aren't happy about it. Bloggers describe their experiences trying to fill up at gas stations in the last day before the gas hike came back into effect on May 1st. 1 comment · »»

April 30th, 2008

China: The Green Olympics and an Actress as UN Eco Ambassador.

Kelly Proctor · 03:46

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Dan Beekman at "Blogging Beijing" gives a roundup of Beijing's environmental problems and its hopes. He interviews NGO and student leaders about the Green Olympics, one of the three themes of this year's Games. He 's also recently interviewed Mr. Wu Dengming, an environmental powerhouse from Chongqing, in middle China. Mr. ... 5 comments · »»

April 28th, 2008

Guatemala: Celebrating Earth Day and Ways to Preserve

Renata Avila · 04:57

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Guatemala's forests and natural beauty are a source of pride for many Guatemalans. However, environmental neglect and destruction are also a concern, and local bloggers provide thoughts on how to ensure their preservation. 2 comments · »»

April 23rd, 2008

Green Global Voices on Earth Day 2008

Juliana Rotich · 06:32

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Bloggers celebrated Earth Day on April 22 by posting their thoughts on what the day means, others did a roundup of articles, some shared reading lists and others mused about climate change. In this brief roundup we get a glimpse of these blogger's views on Earth Day 2008. Starting with ... 1 comment · »»

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May 14th, 2008

FIFA Vice President and Minister of Parliament Jack Warner was in China during the earthquake; KnowProSE.com hopes that the experience will be a motivating factor for him “to deal with the lack of preparedness in Trinidad and Tobago upon his return.”

May 13th, 2008

Ntwiga interviews Simon Mwacharo, a Kenyan entrepreneur: “Simon owns and runs CraftSkills, a small business based in Nairobi, Kenya that focuses on designing and building self-sustaining renewable energy projects in places not accessible to the electric grid. Craftskills had to date undertaken challenging projects in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Cameroon and Rwanda among other places.”

Blogging from Puerto Rico, Dondequiera reports that the results from an e-waste recycling drive have been encouraging: “105,629 pounds (52.8 tons) of electronic waste was collected, or as we say in the industry a lot of reasons to go out and buy new computers.”

As Trinidadian blogger Gillian Goddard faces “a frontal attack from an entrepreneur” intending to start a similar business, she stands firm in the belief that “environmental healing and social justice are two of the largest markers of a truly successful business.”

Both Stunner's Afflictions and Montego Bay Day by Day say that temperatures are getting too hot to handle in Jamaica.

“Another, silent army has deployed, clad in bright green: the Sukleen cleaners. Many come from India, Bangladesh, or Sri lanka, and they are here, in the middle of this conflict, to clean the Beiruti's mess,” writes Rami Zurayk about the garbage collectors in Beirut.

May 12th, 2008

Memoirs of a Foreigner on visiting a slum in Delhi with no water.

May 8th, 2008

Guyana-Gyal tells the story of The Conversation Tree.