Greg Barker joins Leonardo DiCaprio to help deliver clean energy to world's poorest

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Former energy minister Greg Barker will work with Leonardo DiCaprio on strategic advisory board of Powerhive, a company aiming to deliver clean power to off-grid communities

Powerhive, a US technology firm that works to provide off-grid communities with access to clean energy, has appointed former Climate Change Minister Greg Barker and environmental activist Leonardo DiCaprio...

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