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Mike Ives

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Hold the line: a taste of energy access — or lack thereof — in Kiribati’s capital

In Kiribati, poor access to electricity limits phone and email communication, some of a journalist's most important tools. But Kiribati's culture has adapted — so this visiting reporter did too.

Why the South Pacific island Kiribati is making a big bet on solar

Poverty-stricken and energy-poor, the remote South Pacific island nation of Kiribati is embracing solar energy. Is its experience a model or a cautionary tale?