A Revolution of Necessity

Crisis Forces Conversation in Cuba

Another revolution is taking place in Cuba, and this time it’s environmental. “Few underdeveloped countries recycle, but here it’s a matter of national pride,” says alternative energy expert Arnaldo Coro, beaming. “We even recycle the aluminum and caps from toothpaste tubes! I can’t say that we are happy,” Coro continues, “because things are so hard. But the economic crisis has forced us to conserve our limited resources even more than before.”