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Puerto Rico Could Lead Way in Clean Energy

January 25, 2018 Lisa Mungovan

More than 3 months after Hurricane Maria hit, 1.5 million people in Puerto Rico still don’t have power and many also lack clean water. The island’s old power grid was destroyed, but microgrids powered by solar and wind farms are being built. Clean energy is Puerto Rico’s future. The rest of the United States could follow!

Puerto Rico Still Needs Help!

January 3, 2018 Lisa Mungovan

Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico over 3 months ago. 45% of the population still doesn’t have electricity, and it could take until May to get all the power back on. Some kids in Traverse City Michigan raised $600 for Puerto Rican relief by having a bake sale! Brainstorm how you can help, too!