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  • Jonathan Kalan

    With Biochar Stoves, Inyenyeri is a Business Intent on Catching Fire

    Eric Reynolds, founder of camping gear giant Marmot and Gore-Tex pioneer, has never shied from big ideas. His latest mission? Making Rwanda the world’s first "carbon-negative" country. His method? A biochar cookstove, a for-profit energy company, and 4 years of serious planning. After spending a few days with him, he may just be onto something big.

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  • Rose Weeks

    New Ideas for Saving the Lives of Women, Children

    From UN Innovation Working Group, a new report on mHealth programs carries an emphasis on viable and scalable business models to improve the way healthcare is delivered to women and children. Indeed, many believe mobile ICT platforms are potential game-changers in delivering health information and services to combat maternal and child mortality.

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