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Massive earthquake strikes Chile

News DeskFebruary 27, 2010 14:28Updated May 30, 2010 13:22

BOSTON — A 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Chile early Saturday. At least 122 people have been killed, with the toll expected to rise, and tsunami warnings have been issued for countries around the Pacific.

Global Green Guide: Do you live in one of the 5 greenest cities in the world?

Beth HodgsonFebruary 26, 2010 17:49

Money persuades Americans to embrace green gadgets

Beth HodgsonFebruary 25, 2010 20:55

This week the Greener Gadget Conference took place in New York City, and while innovative products were unveiled and plans for making the world of electronics a little greener discussed, a new survey says consumers might not care enough.

Turning trash into fashion

Ken MaguireMarch 4, 2010 08:24Updated May 30, 2010 13:22

ACCRA, Ghana — Quenching your thirst costs a few cents in Ghana’s capital city, where street vendors sell purified water in clear plastic bags. But environmental and public health costs are much higher. Empty sachets are tossed to the ground because there’s no comprehensive recycling program and few trash cans. The bags clog storm drains, which leads to flooding and increased risk of diseases like malaria.

On Location: Rajasthan, India — Cat fight

Jason Overdorf and Poh Si TengFebruary 26, 2010 07:48Updated May 30, 2010 13:22

Olympic flower bouquets: does “green” describe more than their color?

Beth HodgsonFebruary 24, 2010 17:58

The internet has been buzzing with people questioning why medal winners at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics are receiving flower bouquets that have a close resemblance to everyone’s favorite green vegetable broccoli!

Pirates reach the Seychelles

Tristan McConnellFebruary 23, 2010 08:15Updated May 30, 2010 13:21

VICTORIA, Seychelles — The Seychelles feels like the furthest from anywhere you have ever been: Thousands of miles of open Indian Ocean water stretch in every direction. That isolation is partly why the 115-island archipelago has become such a popular holiday destination. More than 900 miles off the coast of East Africa, the Seychelles is known for its paradise beaches, crystal waters, coral reefs and soaring granite peaks. The islands attract honeymooners and wealthy tourists to the many five-star resorts spread across the archipelago.

Making green choices: Share your story!

Beth HodgsonFebruary 22, 2010 12:50

For a number of months, the Global Green Blog has been providing you with information about how to make smart, environmentally-sound choices and live a greener lifestyle. You’ve also been exposed to some ground-breaking green technology. Now that you’ve learned by reading, we’d like you to share your story. What do you do every day to help the environment? What would you like to see accessible to you in the future?

Cyprus: Could water shortage bring peace?

Nicole ItanoMarch 2, 2010 07:41Updated May 30, 2010 13:21

GECITKOY, Northern Cyprus — When Cyprus lay dry and parched with drought in 2008, Senol Akmehmet had to buy water shipped in by truck to keep his goats and sheep alive. He couldn’t plant any crops. The local reservoir, called Gecitkoy like Akmehmet’s village, dried up and disappeared.

Global Green Guides: most harmful sports to the environment

Beth HodgsonFebruary 19, 2010 19:14

The winter Olympics in Vancouver is in full-swing, and it’s no secret that during the festivities there are protests taking place across the city. Residents of Vancouver and global environmental advocates alike are voicing their opinions on how harmful the Olympics are on nature and finances.