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Discover the people and the projects trying to make the world a better place

Discover the people and the projects trying to make the world a better place.

Discover the people and the projects trying to make the world a better place.

A weekly programme looking at common challenges around the world and the creative ways people are trying to tackle them.

Presenter Myra Anubi speaks to reporters, experts and innovators to investigate how effective different solutions are, share their successes and inspire listeners with what is possible.

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People Fixing The World: Ways to save the planet: Using the sun

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Ways to save the planet: Using the sun

30/11/2021 GMT

BBC World Service - People Fixing The World, Ways to save the planet: Using the sun

Using floating solar panels and a see-through pyramid to help the climate

Using floating solar panels and a see-through pyramid to help the climate.

Floating solar panels and a see-through pyramid are the solutions this week.
 
The sun is the ultimate source of energy for life on earth. Harnessing that energy in new ways is a key part of the fight against climate change.
 
This week, we meet two people who had solar power eureka moments and are doing just that.
 
One designed a see-through pyramid that produces hot water for low-income countries. The other opened up new space for solar panels by floating them on the water.
 
We explore these ideas with environment journalist Tom Heap, who joined forces with The Royal Geographical Society to check out the most promising climate change solutions for BBC Radio 4 series ‘39 Ways to Save the Planet’.
 
Image: Faisal Ghani and his solar water heater.

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