Articles by Rhett A. Butler

Rhett Butler is the founder of Mongabay.

$100 laptop arrives in Brazil

$100 laptop arrives in Brazil $100 laptop arrives in Brazil Rhett Butler, mongabay.com November 27, 2006 The $100 laptop has arrived in Brazil. According to the Associated Press, Brazilian President…

Shark biomimicry produces renewable energy system

Shark biomimicry produces renewable energy system Shark biomimicry produces renewable energy system Rhett Butler, mongabay.com November 1, 2006 Tidal energy conversion system produces no pollutant and minimal environmental impact An…

Hurricane could hit San Diego

Hurricane could hit San Diego Hurricane could hit San Diego Rhett Butler, mongabay.com September 8, 2005 Picture of San Diego county and the California Coast. Courtesy of NASA San Diego…

Visiting Croatia; tourists replace soldiers

Visiting Croatia, tourists replace soldiers Visiting Croatia, tourists replace soldiers Rhett Butler, mongabay.com September 8, 2005 Dubrovnik, just north of the historic Grad Fourteen years ago Croatia was a war…

Helping the poor by selling them stuff

Helping the poor by selling them stuff; poverty alleviation through private enterprise Helping the poor by selling them stuff; poverty alleviation through private enterprise By Rhett Butler, mongabay.com May 24,…

Borneo’s disappearing forests

Borneo's forests disappear while 361 animal species discovered in past decade Borneo's disappearing forests 361 new species discovered in past decade But remote jungles still fall Rhett Butler, mongabay.com April…

New media resource on the wildlife of Madagscar

New media resource on the wildlife of Madagascar; WildMadagascar.org release New media resource on the wildlife of Madagascar WildMadagascar.org announces availability of free media documents on Madagscar Rhett Butler, mongabay.com…