Author: Amanda White

It was a sunny day in rural Kenya when 12-year-old Akira’s eyes lit up with excitement. Her family’s small farm, which had been struggling to meet their energy needs, had just installed a new solar panel system. The innovative technology, made possible by tandem solar cells, was finally starting to bear fruit – literally. With…

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It was a sweltering summer evening in the drought-stricken town of Alice Springs, Australia. The usually lush gardens of the local community center were parched and withered, a stark reminder of the devastating effects of climate change. As the town’s residents gathered for their monthly potluck dinner, the conversation turned to the impending COP32 discussions….

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It was a chilly winter morning in Tokyo when 7-year-old Emiko first saw the hydrogen fuel cell bus that would change her life forever. As she wrapped her hands around the warm cup of hot chocolate her grandma had just handed her, the bus glided by, its sleek design and quiet hum captivating her imagination….

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I still remember the summer I spent in rural India, watching the once-vibrant monsoon seasons dwindle to a mere trickle. The drought was devastating, and our small community was at the forefront of the effects. Families were struggling to find enough water for their crops, and the children were growing restless as the once-glistening rivers…

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As I walked through the bustling streets of New Delhi, I was struck by the vibrant colors and lively atmosphere of the city. But what caught my eye was the peculiar sight of a street vendor, hawking his wares by the faint light of a candle. It was a simple, yet poignant reminder of the…

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In a small village nestled in the rolling hills of rural India, a young girl named Leela used to watch her family struggle to make ends meet. The village was plagued by frequent power outages, and the local government’s lack of investment in infrastructure meant that residents were often left without electricity for hours, even…

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In the small town of Freeman, Colorado, the streets were once lined with rows of flickering streetlights, a constant reminder of the town’s reliance on the grid. But when a devastating wildfire swept through the area in 2012, the community came together to rebuild – and to rethink their energy future. Today, Freeman is home…

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As I stood on the rim of Yellowstone National Park’s stunning Grand Prismatic Spring, the vibrant colors and steam rising from the ground was a potent reminder of the incredible power of geothermal energy. Meet Jane, a rancher who’s been using geothermal power to warm her home and water her livestock for over a decade….

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In the small town of Kamikatsu, Japan, a remarkable transformation is underway. This quaint village on the island of Shikoku has made a bold commitment to becoming zero-waste by 2020. And it’s not just a lofty goal – it’s a reality. Kamikatsu’s residents have implemented an innovative green recycling system, sorting their trash into 45…

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As I stood in the dusty town of Ruralville, Arizona, surrounded by rows of solar panels stretching as far as the eye could see, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of awe at the sheer potential of renewable energy. I was visiting the local community solar garden, a collaborative project between the town’s residents…

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