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Power Up Gambia A dream come true,” was how Kebba Badgie, the hospital’s chief executive, described the new solar panels that stand outside his medical centre. The hospital, which is in The Gambia, once received only eight hours of power a day but now has a reliable source of electricity.
Algae Plants to Power Venice Algae Plants to Power Venice Algae is plentiful, homegrown and could help clean up the environment, while also powering our cities. The idea of turning it into a fuel has become a reality. Italy recently announced a plan to harvest the prolific seaweed that lines the canals of Venice and transform it into emissions-free energy.
The Victory of the Commons The Victory of the Commons The biggest roadblock standing in the way of many people’s recognition of the importance of the commons came tumbling down when Indiana University professor Elinor Ostrom won the Nobel Prize for Economics. Over many decades, Elinor has documented how various communities manage common resources—grazing lands, forests, irrigation waters, fisheries—equitably and sustainably over the long term.
Re-enacting One of Humanity's Legendary Voyages One of the world’s greatest migrations is to be re-enacted next year, using ancient seafaring skills and a fleet of handmade traditional canoes, known as Vakas. Six vessels, each with a crew of 16, will set sail for Hawaii, departing from six islands in French Polynesia. Relying on the sun, stars, knowledge of sea swells and winds to steer their course, they will have to navigate 2,500 miles of Pacific Ocean.
Lens for Change Intrepid journalist, photographer, peace campaigner, national representative and spokesperson are all words that describe Mahmoud Jabari. The 18 year-old, who lives in Hebron in the Westbank, was inspired to become a reporter when he heard the news about courageous Arabic cameraman, Mazen Dana, killed while filming in Baghdad. Mahmoud was just 13 years old when his opinions, research and photographs of the conflict were first published.
Wired to Wonder Want to live a more meaningful life? Start by asking questions. Our brains are hardwired for worry— and there's good reason why. Our hunter-gatherer ancestors had to keep an eye out for danger at every turn: If I eat those plants, will I get sick? Is that man with 18- inch biceps who smells of charred human flesh a threat to me?.