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GLOBAL
ENERGY NETWORK INSTITUTE
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solution to global problems
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26 February
1999
The
Good News from South Africa and India-Pakistan!
Dear GENI
Friend,
At times,
we present to you some of the world's most dire situations
and predictions. Our goal is to make you aware and
hopefully inspire some action. This month we are thrilled
to report some great news about electrification in
the world, and the huge difference it makes.
South African
President Nelson Mandela is completing his
term of office. During his final speech, he recounted
the many accomplishments. In particular, electricity
was connected to 2 million people (over 1000 people/day!)
and clean water brought to 3 million in the townships.
This is an extraordinary effort to bring basic services
to people living in poverty.
Just a
few months ago, India and Pakistan exploded
nuclear weapons in a tit-for-tat testing. Last week,
the prime ministers met to explore options to diffuse
their tensions. One solution: an electrical interconnection
between the two nations for mutual import/export of
power. This is what GENI proposed at the World
Energy Conference in Houston (Sept. 98), and this
is now being planned by their energy ministers. This
is a huge breakthrough in cooperation!
This is
how our results show up in the world. We talk with,
and send The GENI Initiative to policy-makers in critical
regions. We offer an alternative to divisive issues,
suggesting they examine this proposal which can benefit
all parties. Your support makes this possible. Our
goal is to accelerate this process elsewhere -- affecting
the lives of millions.
In partnership
for the planet,
Peter Meisen
President
p.s. We
are endowed with a growing list of expert endorsements.
Most recently, Andrew
Rice, Chair Emeritus of the International
Development Conference, wrote:
I admire the work you have been doing
and was glad to be brought up-to-date on the progress
of the GENI Initiative. As one who has been deeply
involved in international development issues for more
than 40 years, I see the creation of a global renewable
energy network as a major element in bringing better
living standards to all the world in an environmentally
sustainable manner.
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The Good News from South Africa and India-Pakistan!-
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for mutual import/export of power,sustainable development,
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transmission, grid, power, environmental educational
programs, peace, zero population growth, stabilization,
life expectancy, infant mortality.
GENI
is a U.S. Tax Exempt 501(c)(3) Corporation committed
to improving the quality of life for everyone without
damage to the planet.
GENI Affiliates in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, New
Zealand, Singapore and United States.
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