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The Solar Nation of Tokelau

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The film tells the story of three small remote Pacific atolls that overcame their dependence on diesel generators and became the first 100% solar-powered nation in the world, proving that it’s possible to reduce fossil fuel use to a minimum. Ironically, this exemplary nation is critically affected by the emissions of the rest of the world. Tokelau belongs to the atolls whose existence is threatened by sea-level rise, forcing the islanders to build sea walls to protect themselves from storm floods. The film gives a unique insight into the way of life on a small atoll: the locals’ fishing and cooking traditions, culture and religion, political system, their use of the limited space and transport options, and the overall friendly and joyous nature.

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