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A new machine that pasteurizes milk by using solar energy was recently installed in Nicaragua, thanks to researchers from the Agrarian University of Nicaragua and Spain’s University of Lérida. The primary goal for the machine is to help communities to save money. With its use of clean energy, it will also help to curtail global warming and perhaps will eventually help Nicaraguans to start new businesses.

Microfinance is great, but what if you're too big for that, but too little for large scale venture funds? How about an NGO that supports, educates, and funds sustainable businesses in Nicaragua? Here's an example for us all.

People presume green technology is only going to do well in rich countries. Far from the case. No Apagones ("No Blackouts") shows how to clearly, effectively make the case for $2 CFL lights in a country where they make $60-100 a month.