Secrets of the Pioneers: Jeremy Leggett on telling truth to power
The Solarcentury founder hopes his chronicles of the global low-carbon transition will help society navigate its way towards a brave new world
Dr Jeremy Leggett is the founder and director of solar firm Solarcentury. He also is the founder and chair of SolarAid, a charity that provides solar-powered lights to some of the world's poorest communities....
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