On March 27, 2010, environmentally conscious citizens will make their voices heard. This day has been recognized as Earth Hour, a global event that first started in 2007 in Australia.

Though once believed to be a good balance between economic development and environmental protection, the Europe Union’s carbon trading system is now facing a plunge in carbon prices. Point Carbon, a carbon market analysis company, reported that the carbon price fell to 14 euros per metric ton in the first two months of 2010.

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day and the Lunar New Year, the Mount Holyoke News decided to explore how international students celebrate their national holidays away from home. The three stories below offer different perspectives on the subject. Vietnam by Vi Bui “Do you feel like Tet is coming?” asked my friend Thu Nguyen ’11 [...]