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Malawi Village Becomes First 100% Solar-Powered Community in Africa

A remote village in Malawi has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by becoming the first community in rural Africa to reach 100% solar power coverage. Kasakula, home to over 20,000 residents located 56 miles from the capital Lilongwe, now has solar…

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October 30, 2025

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Rio Favela Transforms Waste Cooking Oil Into Soap and Hope

In Rio de Janeiro’s sprawling Rocinha favela—home to over 72,000 residents—a chance discovery at a local sports complex has sparked an innovative environmental solution that’s transforming both the community and its waterways. The breakthrough came in 2020 when community leader…

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October 30, 2025

Malawi Village Becomes First 100% Solar-Powered Community in Africa

Rio Favela Transforms Waste Cooking Oil Into Soap and Hope

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