Explorer in Ethiopia

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Friday, January 23, 2015

Ethiopia is the cradle of humanity, and today it is taking great leaps forward in growing its economy - sustainably. Wind, hydroelectric and geothermal are powering this drive to go green, and there's innovation everywhere. No one knows exactly what to expect, and that’s why Planet Forward's Devin Greene, a George Washington University graduate and Planet Forward’s “Digital Media Guy,” is on the ground in Addis Ababa, the remote salt flats and sulfur mines of the Danakil Depression and beyond. He's looking at the issues this growing country faces, and their implications far beyond Africa. Follow along on his journey.

Sälam from Ethiopia!

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Ethiopia's Putting Green Architectural Innovations to Work
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Digital Media Producer, Planet Forward
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Digital Media Producer, Planet Forward
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Digital Media Producer, Planet Forward
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Ethiopia: Going Green Fast
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Digital Media Producer, Planet Forward
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