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The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil

A look at how Cuba transitioned from a highly industrial society to a more sustainable one, having lost access to Soviet oil in the 1990s. This is a story of the Cuban people's ingenuity and triumph over adversity - through cooperation, conservation and community; a valuble look at addressing the challenge of reducing our energy use and living in a sustainable environment.

Year: 2006
Genre: Documentaries, General Docos, Political Docos, EcoFilm Fest, Eco-Concious
Country: USA
Duration: 53 Minutes
Rating: Ex
8/10
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