Is Our Poor Mother Earth Finally Fighting Back?

Navajo Hopi Observer, Commentary, Wells Mahkee, Jr., 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, 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.

Taiwanese President Began His Journey of Humanity to Central America

Sing Tao Daily, News report, Ryan Shih, Jan 27, 2010

Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou stopped by San Francisco on Monday night before continuing his trip to Central America. Unlike his last two visits, Ma filled his plane with supplies for the victims of the Haitian earthquake. He described his trip as a “Journey of Humanity”.

This Time it was Personal

Haitiantimes.com, Commentary, Garry Pierre-Pierre, Jan 23, 2010

I have been covering my beloved homeland for about 20 years. The assignments have ranged from coup d’etats to elections to flooding , carnival and festivals. But the devastation brought on by this earthquake that shook this mountainous nation of roughly nine million people to its core, myself included.

Haiti Earthquake Calls Role of Journalists into Question

La Opinión, Editorial, Staff, Jan 22, 2010

The earthquake in Haiti and its aftermath are sparking a debate over the role of journalists: Should they be witnesses or participants in rescue efforts? Editors of La Opinión question the way mainstream media have made their own reporters the center of the story.

Temporary Protection for Haitians: A First Step

New America Media, Opinion, Shaina Aber & Christian Fuchs, Jan 21, 2010

The decision to grant Haitians currently in the United States permission to stay, work and send remittances home under a Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program is welcome news. But it's only the first step.

Haitians Now Join Environmental Refugees

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

The earthquake in Haiti has potentially added another 1.5-2 million to the list of those displaced by environmental disasters, and many will no doubt seek asylum in other countries.

U.S. Bangladeshis Track Climate Changes Back Home

New America Media, News Report, Ngoc Nguyen, Jan 20, 2010

Concern about climate change among the public has waned, but the issue is foremost among many Bangladeshi Americans, because of the vulnerability of Bangladesh to climate change.

Sunday Mass Was About the Dead

Haitiantimes.com, News report, Garry Pierre-Pierre, Jan 18, 2010

On the first Sunday after an earthquake destroyed this city, survivors struggled to keep to their routine, including attending mass.