Author: Amanda White

In the small village of Kuntaur, nestled in the heart of The Gambia, a remarkable transformation is underway. Just a decade ago, this community was heavily reliant on charcoal for cooking and heating, with devastating consequences for the environment and public health. But with the introduction of efficient bioenergy systems, Kuntaur has become a beacon…

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As I stepped into the small village of Akutapu, nestled in the heart of rural Mexico, I was struck by the vibrant colors of the brightly painted houses and the warm smiles of the residents. But what really caught my attention was the sight of a small, unassuming solar concentrator sitting atop a hill, its…

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I still remember the summer I spent volunteering at a small village in rural Africa. The villagers relied heavily on diesel generators for electricity, but the constant noise and pollution were taking a toll on their health and the environment. One of the elderly residents, a wise and gentle woman named Akua, shared with me…

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As I stood on the windswept coast of Scotland, watching the waves crash against the shore, I couldn’t help but think of my friend, Emily. A marine biologist, she’s spent her career studying the ocean’s rhythms and secrets. But it was her latest project that truly caught my attention: harnessing the power of the ocean…

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In a small village in rural Kenya, a group of community members came together to tackle the pressing issue of waste management. For years, the village had struggled with overflowing landfills and water pollution, threatening the health and livelihoods of its residents. However, with the help of a local clean tech workshop, the villagers were…

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As I stood on the windswept coast of Scotland, watching a team of workers expertly assemble a wind turbine, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of awe. The turbine, part of a massive renewable energy project, would soon be generating enough electricity to power thousands of homes. But what struck me most was the…

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I still remember the summer of 2018 when the town of Paradise, California, was ravaged by a devastating wildfire. The inferno, which would become one of the deadliest and most destructive in state history, was fueled by years of drought and heatwaves. But what struck me most was the community’s resilience in the face of…

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I still remember the day my grandmother told me about the first time she saw a plastic bag stuck in a tree. It was in the 1990s, and she was frustrated that this was becoming a common sight in our small village. She worried about the impact of human actions on the environment and the…

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As I stood in the small village of Kibera, in Nairobi, Kenya, I was struck by the sight of a group of women huddled around a solar-powered lantern, their faces illuminated by the soft glow. For many years, this community had been plagued by frequent power outages, forcing them to rely on expensive and polluting…

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As the sun rises over the small town of Maricopa, Arizona, a sense of pride and hope fills the air. Just a few years ago, this desert community was struggling to stay afloat, its economy battered by the decline of the local brick factory. But then, something remarkable happened. A group of local entrepreneurs, armed…

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