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This week marks five months since Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico, plunging the island into the worst blackout in American history. Chris recently went to the U.S. territory to meet a man who has made it his mission to bring power back to his people via DIY solar tech -- all with the help of a KZfaq creator.
Donations for Power 2 Puerto Rico:
Amazon wish list for solar materials:
amzn.to/2EJgbis
Jehu Garcia
/ jehugarcia
Sources & Further Reading:
Puerto Rico governor announces privatization of power utility
www.cnn.com/2018/01/22/us/pue...
Could A DIY Gizmo Light Up Puerto Rico?
www.ozy.com/good-sht/could-a-d...
The story of Puerto Rico’s power grid is the story of Puerto Rico
www.economist.com/news/united...
Puerto Rico Goes Dark
earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOT...
Explosion cuts power in Puerto Rico
www.cnn.com/2018/02/11/us/pue...
Credits
Producer: Chris James
Editor: Will Colby
Director of Photography: Michael Crommett
Drone footage courtesy: Jehu Garcia
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