MetroCard Mosaics Celebrate Migration
In “A Manifesto about Migration, Freedom, and Diversity,” one artist creates mosaics of New York’s migratory birds from recycled MetroCards.
Tagged: Latin America
The Unlearned Lesson of Hurricane Maria: A Conversation with Stuart Schwartz
The historian who wrote the book on a half millennium of Caribbean hurricanes turns to the still-unfolding disaster in Puerto Rico.
Is There a Place for Environmental Justice in Global Health?
Environmental justice and global health research collide in the Nicaraguan sugarcane fields over the causes of chronic kidney disease (CKDnt).
Designing Seeds and Laboratories for the Green Revolution
The modernism of the Green Revolution is visible not only in the genes of seeds developed by agronomists, but also in the architecture of the campuses and laboratories where those seeds were engineered.
The Tangled Roots of U.S. Imperialism and Biodiversity Science: A Conversation with Megan Raby
What does the scientific study of biological diversity have to do with the history of U.S. imperialism in the Caribbean? Just about everything, says the author of a new book on American field stations in the tropics.
Five Reasons Why Henry Ford’s Failure in Brazil Still Matters Today
In this quick guide to Henry Ford’s lasting impact in the Amazon, the director of Beyond Fordlândia shares the untold stories of violence, pollution, and activism he uncovered while filming the new documentary.
Mining for Change in Bolivia
Despite changing political contexts, mining continues to define culture and landscapes in Bolivia.
Everyday Paths of Water in the City
How do people encounter water every day in São Paulo, and how can those encounters suggest opportunities for dealing with water’s scarcity?
