
Scientists uncover hidden Mayan city of 10M people in Guatemala
An international team of researchers have identified tens of thousands of previously unknown Mayan structures using...

2017 Goldman Environmental Prize recognizes 6 activists who risk life and limb to protect the environment
The winners of the 2017 Goldman Environmental Prize show you don't have to be a celebrity or politician to make...

7 international permaculture retreats for relaxing and learning
The Yoga Forest, Guatemala Perhaps a tropical breeze through a morning yoga session is more your speed. Located...

Recycled tire traps are seven times more effective than traditional mosquito traps
The use of recycled materials is not only good for the environment. Sometimes, it is simply the best way to get...

19 Central American Coffee Farms Now Generate Energy from Wastewater
Did you know that only 1 percent of freshwater in the world is available for human consumption? Or that 140...

Imperfect Design's Beautiful Home Decor Combines Dutch Design and Traditional Craftsmanship
From recycled glass vases from Guatemala to skillfully crafted lacquerware trays from Vietnam, the hand of the...

Trees Pass Through the Interior of Paz Arquitectura's Casa Corallo in Guatemala City
Working with a site that was full of dozens of big trees, the design team and builders chose to integrate the modern...

Central America to Tap Volcanoes for Renewable Energy
The troubled and impoverished region of Central America is rich in one thing: volcanoes. Spurred by increasing...

Bringing Wind Power to Off-Grid Guatemalan Villages
Wind power holds much promise but often meets obstacles in small-scale application. Enter Engineers Without Borders....