Tokelau - the first nation to be completely solar powered
Tokelau - the first nation to be completely solar powered
This documentary tells the story of 3 small atolls in the Pacific that overcame their isolation and dependence on diesel generators to become the first 100% solar powered nation in the world. It also gives a unique insight into their sharing-based way of life - their fishing and cooking traditions, education, religion and political life.
I think it's so awesome they've done this. When you start bringing energy into the hands of local communities, it really shifts the economy towards more sustainability. The people can take care of themselves, while with green energy, doing the least harm possible to their environment. Admirable.
It really makes me so sad though too, these people are still going to be hit so hard by climate change. They rely so much on the ocean and stable climate just by the nature of being on islands. These good people deserve so much better than what's ahead. It's so unfair.
Great documentary. I do wish they'd spent more time on how their sharing-based economy operates.