The mayor of an industry town left behind by the new economy, Peter has restored citizen morale by exploiting the undreamt-of riches of the area. It’s a rare story of a successful economic conversion.
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I use dogs to sniff out prostate cancer
To avoid a long, costly, and often ineffective testing procedure, this professor of medicine works with a dog specially trained to detect the odour of prostate cancer.
I bring electricity off the grid
To get electricity to households living off the energy grid, this young American has set up a rental system for rechargeable batteries. It’s a simple, efficient way to watch TV, turn on a light, or recharge a mobile phone. Clever.
I put your computer to work for a good cause
Did you know your computer could help to perform crucial scientific research? All you need to do is install the free, secure BOINC software; it then automatically puts your computer’s calculating power at the disposal of researchers. Since it only works when you’re not actively using your computer, you won’t even notice.
My radio show is run by crazy people
There aren’t many people interested in the lives of patients at psychiatric hospitals, but the patients at Borda Hospital in Buenos Aires have become internationally famous thanks to a unique radio show. Interns manage and host a program that features psychiatric patients as guests.
I started a fair student loan scheme
Many students lack the resources to pay for higher education and often end up taking out loans that they will spend the rest of their lives repaying. Felipe offers them a fairer solution.
I grow the packaging of the future
This young engineer’s start-up is in the process of revolutionizing the global market for packaging with his low-tech, eco-friendly invention.
I created a foldable electric car
Good ideas shouldn’t stay in boxes. That’s what Carlos thought when he saw plans for the car of the future designed by students at MIT and immediately decided to bring their idea to life. Ingenious.
I’m fighting for peace
Stop fighting wars at least one day per year. That was the proposal—at once modest and gargantuan—Jeremy brought before the United Nation and took to all those who know only the language of arms. One more victory on the altar of peace.
My cardboard books are original and affordable
The publishing world is in crisis. To reduce the costs of producing books, this editor reached out to the many cartoneros, or scavengers, of Buenos Aires, offering them a premium for cardboard recovered from the streets.