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How Ecotourism Became an Unexpected Climate Solution in an At-Risk Guatemalan National Park
Rural communities manage their forest — and how species are protected.
Climate•3 min read
Isabella Rolz
Isabella Rolz is a bilingual journalist with over eight years of experience writing short-form and long-form stories and two years in video production. She’s passionate about covering Central America, immigration, gender, development, and poverty worldwide. Her work has been published in The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, ABC News, The New Humanitarian, Univision, Clarín, and several other media outlets.
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How a Family Cares for Llamas in Guatemala — and Teaches Climate Action
A family in Guatemala chose to keep llamas rather than sell them for meat. Two decades later, they teach tourists how to be more sustainable.
Climate•6 min read
In Central America, Local Communities Help Parrot Species Avoid Extinction
The illicit trade in wild birds, particularly scarlet macaws and yellow-naped parrots, has put many native species at risk of extinction.
Climate•5 min read
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