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Solar Cookers Solar cookers make use of direct sunlight for heating or cooking food. These low-tech devices are also priced reasonably. Since they use no fuel, they are a very practical option for reducing fuel wastage. Solar cookers are becoming increasingly popular with the growing awareness of the need to conserve fossil fuels.

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Climate Facts

● ● In 1990, a solar-powered aircraft flew 2,552 miles (4,060 km) across the United States, setting a world record. ● ● The first satellite to use solar panels was Vanguard 1. It was launched by the United States in 1958.

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