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Welcome to the Urban Planet

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Scott • 6 Comments

In the last couple of years, our planet’s human inhabitants have crossed two major thresholds, one of which indicates major problems ahead, and the other of which offers a glimmer of hope.  We’ll get back to the hopeful bit in a minute, but let’s begin with the problem, which you’ve probably seen in the news … Continue reading →

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Solar Power, meet Microfinance

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Scott • Leave a comment

Since my day job is at a non-profit with tight budgets, it’s not often it introduces me to new technology.  But thanks to a mid-October workshop hosted by our international department, I had the chance to get  hands-on experience with a remarkable innovation:  it’s a deceptively simple device, yet it has the potential to lift … Continue reading →

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