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Life After Maria: Puerto Rico, Climate Change and Migration
More than 135-thousand people have left Puerto Rico, since Hurricane Maria devastated the island. According to some projections, Puerto Rico will lose up to 14 percent of its population by the end of 2019. Our latest magazine takes an in-depth…
Featured Video: “Staying Isn’t Easy” – One Family’s Struggle to Rebuild their Home
The Colón-Santiago family is determined to stay and rebuild.
The Artist’s Role in Rebuilding the Island: “We have the power to create the future that we want.”
A filmmaker puts down his camera and picks up a hammer to help the rebuilding effort.
Desafiando la Estructura Energética: Una Pequeña Comunidad Muestra Cómo la Energía Solar Podría Transformar Puerto Rico
Casa Pueblo, una iniciativa ciudadana que cuenta con ayuda de la diáspora puertorriqueña en Estados Unidos, se transforma en un oasis energético luego de que el huracán María dejara a Puerto Rico a oscuras por meses.
“There Is No Space For Us” – NYC Housing Shortage Leaves Hurricane Evacuees In Limbo
The terrifying message came via a robo-call: April 20 is your last day at the hotel. “Pack your things. Your stay is not the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA’s) responsibility anymore,” Andrea Tejeda, 26, recalls hearing on her cellphone. Hours…
In for the Long Haul: Will Host Communities Find a Permanent Place for Puerto Rican Hurricane Evacuees?
Moving from emergency responses to long-term solutions.
Challenging the Power Structure: A Small Community Shows How Solar Energy Could Transform Puerto Rico
Casa Pueblo kept the lights on when most of the island was in darkness.
The Battle for the Puerto Rican Vote – Could Hurricane Evacuees be the Deciding Factor in Florida’s Midterm Elections?
An influx of new voters could tip the scales in November.
Leaving Puerto Rico (and College) to Join the Army
Leer en español Hurricane Maria left Angelica Padilla de Arce, a 20-year-old Puerto Rican student, without classes, without a job, and with big economic problems. Padilla was in her third year at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez campus,…