Arts Dec 16 Easter Island rebounds after wildfire singes iconic statues By María Teresa Hernández, Associated Press
World Oct 09 Chile officials say fire damaged some of Easter Island’s iconic moai statues A fire that ripped through part of Chile's Easter Island this week has caused permanent damage to some of its iconic carved stone figures known as moai, authorities said. By Associated Press
Arts May 11 Watch 6:54 In bringing the Song of Rapa Nui to the world, pianist brings music education home Mahani Teave grew up on one of the most remote islands on Earth, but the 38-year-old pianist still found a way to bring her music to the world — and music education to Rapa Nui. Jeffrey Brown tells the story… By Jeffrey Brown, Mike Fritz
World Oct 05 Watch 7:03 Tiny Easter Island deals with giant trash problem Easter Island off the coast of Chile has a major trash problem. It’s near what’s known as a “trash vortex” in the middle of the South Pacific and floating waste is constantly washing ashore. Local officials estimate the growing population… By Jeffrey Brown, Mike Fritz
World Jun 26 Watch 9:49 Can Easter Island’s treasures withstand storms of climate change? Spectacular giant statues evoke history and mystery on Easter Island, a place that has symbolized what humans can achieve and then destroy. Now everywhere you look on the island, home to about 6,000 residents, there are signs of coastal erosion… By Jeffrey Brown, Mike Fritz