http://www.idgconnect.com/abstract/2...?region=africa
And Google is going to help all of Africa with solar lighting because the G8 will leave Africa on battery power and kerosene. If it's not "renewable", a billion Africans can't have it. A full 3% of Africa has consistent access to electricity. Let's give em' some wind up shit and a candle.
Like Kermit the Frog said "It's not easy being green". We've got an entire continent where it can even be fatal.
Sarah Ruto no longer has to take a 3 hour cab ride to charge her cell phone. No refrigeration to keep drugs or food cold, but damn... she can check Facebook. Let's all pat ourselves on our liberal, green asses.
As long as we can keep Africa in the 11th century, we're good to go huh? Hell, you might die of spoiled food or drugs, but you will be able to check your email.
Maybe we could send some battery powered propeller hats.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/25/sc...anted=all&_r=0