Solar Philanthropy

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Mark Bent served as a U.S. Marine, Naval officer and American diplomat prior to starting SunNight Solar in early 2006.
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"One kerosene lantern puts out 100 kilograms of carbon gas, annually," said Bent. "Okay, that is not that much, but when you consider that one third of the planet, two billion people, rely on kerosene for their lighting, illumination needs at night, that is an amazing amount of carbon."

With financial backing from Exxon Mobil and a few other corporate donors, Bent has introduced his flashlight all over Africa and in other parts of the world as well. He is also encouraging Americans to buy them through a special plan that also benefits other nations.

"I realized I could sell this same light in the United States, which will allow people in the United States to have a more sustainable and environmentally friendly flashlight," he said. "So I worked out a program called BOGO, buy one, give one. An American can buy my light for 25 dollars. I will ship it to their home from my warehouse here in Houston and with that same amount of money, no more, I will deliver a second light to the developing world." from voice of america,thisvideo is public domain in the United states Of America
http://www.bogolight.com/
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http://www.africare.org/news/news2007/SolarflashlightforAngola.php

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[america4hemp]

GREAT VIDEO ! ALSO Cannabis/Hemp should be grown world wide to end third world suffering. It can provide Food, Shelter, Clothing, Fuel, and Medicine. #1 FOOD #1 PAPER #1 FUEL #1 FIBER #1 MEDICINE NO CHEMICALS TO GROW IT REBUILDS THE SOIL REVERSE THE GREENHOUSE EFFECT END STARVATION CURE CANCER LEARN THE TRUTH THE FACTS THE SCIENCE ! "NOT THE LIES"

[citizenkong]

I just happen to own one of those myself. . . it works great.

[DecentralizedByGuilt]

really awesome idea :)

[60snot4sale]

What A Great Humanatarian What A Novel

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