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Evan is currently an intern with Global Envision. He is a senior International Affairs major at Lewis and Clark College in Portland, OR. He is also approaching his final year as a pitcher on the Lewis and Clark baseball team. Last fall Evan traveled to Havana, Cuba where he studied for three and a half months. Evan is originally from Boulder, CO and enjoys hiking, skiing, climbing and anything else that involves being outside and in the mountains.

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Recent Posts

Aug 21, 2008 - Can you taste it?
Jul 31, 2008 - How many energy-efficient lightbulbs does it take to make England green?
Jul 22, 2008 - Reforming a Revolution
Jul 12, 2008 - Water Makes the World Go 'Round
Jun 25, 2008 - With the Slums in Tow
Jun 18, 2008 - Fueling Hunger
Jun 3, 2008 - Condemning humanitarian organizations at the U.N. Food Conference?


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Namibia: Conservation Could be Engine For Growth

All Africa - Fri, 09/05/2008 - 08:55
Top business personalities and conservation experts from 26 countries are gathering in Namibia this weekend to discuss links between business expertise and environmental projects in Africa to unlock the potential of protected areas for socio-economic development.

Rice Makes Historic Visit to Libya

Washington Post - Fri, 09/05/2008 - 13:42
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice arrived in Libya Friday, launching the first visit by Washington's top diplomat to the once-pariah state in more than a half-century and signaling a new chapter in U.S. -Tripoli relations.

Aid to Poor Nations Slips as Need Becomes More Acute

International Herald Tribune - Fri, 09/05/2008 - 14:38
A UN report released Thursday showed that aid dropped 8.4 percent in 2007, after a 4.7 percent drop in 2006. Commitments to help Africa in particular have lagged.

British Companies Emigrating Over Taxes

New York Times - Thu, 09/04/2008 - 22:37
In the past week, three British companies have announced plans to move abroad before the end of the year, unhappy about a lack of clarity about tax rules and eager to cut their tax bill.

Mexico City Launches Community Gardens

Christian Science Monitor - Thu, 09/04/2008 - 23:00
The 21 community gardens are part of the mayor's bid to improve the city's quality of life.
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