Africa

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Solaqua draws on the sun to provide safe drinking water

By Karen Sprey

20:04 June 2, 2009 PDT

The Solaqua uses UV and infrared rays from the sun to kill pathogens in contaminated water

While clean, safe water is in short supply in much of Africa, there's no shortage of sun. The Solaqua is a nifty portable device that uses the sun's rays to purify contaminated water. Through innovative use of readily available materials, it carries, disinfects and stores water, providing a safe, environmentally sustainable source of water for rural communities. Read More

INVENTORS AND REMARKABLE PEOPLE

Young inventor's solar-powered fridge changes lives in Africa

By Karen Sprey

17:31 February 16, 2009 PST

Emily spent five months living in Namibia during her Gap Year
Image: www.emilycummins.co....

Solar powered devices aren’t new, but English student Emily Cummins has developed a way of using the sun’s power to help impoverished communities in Africa. Her eco-friendly, sustainable fridge is based on a simple principle: it uses the sun’s rays to evaporate water, which in turn keeps the contents cool. Read More

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