Women's Empowerment Through Housing in Costa Rica's La Fortuna
Key Findings 40 homes A permanent neighborhood of privately titled homes in La Fortuna, with ownership independent of employment at Nayara. ~150...
Wildlife Conservation in Chile's Atacama Desert and Easter Island
In Part 1 we explored the conservation work behind the biodiversity of Costa Rica's Arenal region and Panama's Bocas del Toro: ecosystems defined by...
Wildlife Conservation in Arenal and Bocas del Toro
Every year on March 3, World Wildlife Day prompts a global conversation about the species we share this planet with. The United Nations established...
A Collapse That Wasn’t: What the Maya and Rapa Nui Teach Us About Climate and Survival
Key Findings 20+ yrs How long collapse narratives have framed Rapa Nui and the Maya as cautionary tales, despite the evidence against them. 111 The...
Why The Atacama Desert Winter is Built for Romance
Key Findings Driest The Atacama is the driest non-polar desert on Earth, a low-stimulus landscape that sharpens attention. May–Aug Austral winter:...
Why Winter is the Best Time to Experience the Atacama Desert
In the Atacama Desert, winter is not a compromise. It is the moment when the desert becomes legible. From Nayara Alto Atacama, winter reveals the...