Activism by indigenous groups in Latin America is on the rise. In addition to worries about the environment, they also have concerns about access to education and job discrimination. Christopher Sabatini, the senior director of policy at the Council of the Americas, joins Daljit Dhaliwal.
Environment
Interview
November 18, 2009
‘Political awakening’ for indigenous groups in Latin America
Video
November 17, 2009
U.S. lagging behind in harnessing green energy
In talks between President Obama and the Chinese president, climate change was high on the agenda. A recent report found that China is the world's leading renewable energy producer. Is the United States lagging too far behind other countries in developing renewable energy sources and businesses?
Signature Video
November 16, 2009
Everyday Danes profit from pioneering wind power
Long ago, Denmark pioneered wind power, which now accounts for 20 percent of its energy production. Everyday Danish citizens -- from farmers to art dealers -- invested in windmills. Worldfocus special correspondent John Larson reports on how Danish citizens are capturing windfall profits.
Nina Hachigian
November 10, 2009
China steps into a new role on the world stage
Worldfocus blogger Nina Hachigian and the Center for American Progress recently released a report on how China is engaging with the world on major transnational threats, including global warming, the gloabl economic crisis, pandemics, and nuclear proliferation.
From the Field
November 5, 2009
Tonga’s traditional ways threatened by climate change
Producer Megan Thompson traveled around the globe to report on the effects of climate change for small island nations. She writes about the beauty and culture of the island of Tonga -- where global warming may threaten a way of life that has endured for centuries.
Interview
October 28, 2009
Whales and whalers face unknown future in southeast Asia
Residents of the Indonesian island of Flores are among the world's whalers. However, plans for a new marine sanctuary may put an end to a way of life going back 500 years. Daljit Dhaliwal talks about the fate of the whales with Michael Novacek.
Interview
October 26, 2009
Converting religious groups into climate change crusaders
Climate change activists are often stymied by skeptics who doubt how much humans can do to reverse global warming. Daljit Dhaliwal speaks with Olav Kjorven, director of the UNDP's Bureau for Development Policy about why the organization is turning to world religions to fight climate change.
From the Field
October 26, 2009
Maldives leaders seize democracy to save their country
In the Maldives, the country's new president has initiated a series of high-profile events to publicize the potentially devastating effects of climate change. But as producer Megan Thompson writes, behind the public relations lies a serious -- and hopeful -- story of a remarkable political transformation.
From the Field
October 22, 2009
Getting the shot while wearing a sauna tracksuit
Producer Megan Thompson talks about the challenges of production. She writes about an unexpected rainstorm while filming a story on Sufism in the Moroccan city of Fes.
How You See It
October 21, 2009
H1N1 forcing governments to rethink health strategies
With concerns rising in the U.S. and abroad about the H1N1 virus, we want to hear your thoughts. Do you think the U.S. government is doing enough to protect American citizens from H1N1?
