Archive for November, 2012

COP18

A Garden in the Heart of Doha

A Garden in the Heart of Doha

I was one of many surprised when Qatar was chosen to host this year’s COP.  Qatar is the world’s largest liquefied natural gas producer and home to the world’s third largest natural gas reserves. The country’s pro tennis tournament …

by × November 30, 2012 × 0 comments

Climate

Dealings from Doha: What’s Going on at COP18?

Dealings from Doha: What’s Going on at COP18?

The latest round of UN climate change negotiations is under way in Doha, Qatar. Will COP18 produce a powerful new climate treaty — or just more hot air?
by × November 30, 2012 × 0 comments

Actions, Conservation

(photo by Mauro Burzio)

Paying for Prevention: Dr. Ivonne Baki on Ecuador’s Novel Conservation Plan

Ecuador has asked the international community to put it's money where it's mouth is. Dr. Ivonne Baki talks to Sage about her country's audacious plan, and how being an artist and a woman is helping her get the word out.
by × November 29, 2012 × 0 comments

Uncategorized

Chiba-san’s chief engineer, who saved his captain’s boat – and life – by preparing the ship for departure immediately after the earthquake. (photo by Daniel Hoshizaki)

Where the Land Meets the Waves: Japanese Fishers a Year After the Tsunami

The tsunami of 2011 devastated the northern Japanese fishing fleet. Daniel Hoshizaki traveled there to talk to local fishers about the process of recovering from a disaster that came from the sea.
by × November 28, 2012 × 3 comments

Culture

Should We Frack? Tom Wilber Reports, You Decide

Should We Frack? Tom Wilber Reports, You Decide

In "Under the Surface," journalist Tom Wilber asks whether we should frack — but leaves the answer up to his readers.
by × November 28, 2012 × 0 comments

Energy, Fracking, Uncategorized

Fracking Goes to Court: Will State or Local Government Determine America’s Energy Future?

Fracking Goes to Court: Will State or Local Government Determine America’s Energy Future?

Do state governments have the right to decide where fracking wells go, or do the towns themselves get to call the shots?
by × November 26, 2012 × 2 comments