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A Solar-Powered Shed for India's Perishable Food
2013-01-28 18:18:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
New York Times: Milk? Garbage. Spinach? Garbage. Leftover Thai takeout? Garbage. For millions in the Northeast, clearing out the fridge after days without power was just one more unsavory chore that was part of the cleanup process after Hurricane Sandy passed through. But in the developing world, throwing out food because of inadequate refrigeration isn`t just annoying, it`s a devastating and irreparable economic blow that keeps farmers trapped at the level of subsistence and threatens food security. In India,...
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