October 19, 2007
By FRITZ FAERBER, The Associated Press
Solar watches, solar heating, solar cars ... in the ultra high-tech realm, harnessing the sun's energy is still the stuff of enviros with the will and means to go green.
But a decidedly low-tech version of sun-wrangling -- solar cookers -- has been targeted to bring relief to refugees around the world.
With little more than a special crock pot and some reflective material, State Department officials say refugee families can slow-cook their meals without having to forage for fuel or inhale toxic smoke. FRITZ FAERBER reports in this asap video.
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Watch the video here: http://asap.ap.org/data/interactives/_moneyandgadgets/solarcooker/
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asap contributor Fritz Faerber works for the AP's bureau in Washington, D.C.
