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A small country with big ideas to get rid of fossil fuels

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How do we build a society without fossil fuels? Using her native Costa Rica as an example of positive action on environmental protection and renewables, climate advocate Monica Araya outlines a bold vision for a world committed to clean energy in all sectors.

Aired August 15, 2016

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    Renata S
    Very inspiring.
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    Awesome insight.
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    j b
    Insightful, clear, revealing, inspiring, encouraging for that country of only 5 million people. Do any US states have enough autonomy & economic structure & resources to do so?
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