Aug 29, 2019
Deadly Kidney Disease Linked to Climate Change in New Report
A mysterious disease that has killed thousands of laborers in the tropics could be a sign of the growing health threat posed by climate change.
Island of the Widows
Feb 22, 2019
From the Archives: What wiped out these Central American sugarcane workers?
The cause is still a mystery but the impact of a dangerous chronic kidney disease was so overwhelming that the Nicaraguan town was rechristened the island of widows.
Jul 29, 2015
Reform signals new strategy against lethal kidney disease
As a deadly epidemic plagues agricultural workers, Costa Rica's president announced new rules to limit heat stress and dehydration.
Apr 29, 2013
Mysterious kidney disease now ‘top priority’ in Central America
Central America’s health ministries sign a declaration committing to a series of steps to combat the ailment's reach.
Mar 14, 2012
Key Findings
Dec 12, 2011
Thousands of sugar cane workers die as wealthy nations stall on solutions
Deadly disease is devastating communities in Central America, where it has decimated the ranks of sugarcane workers.
