A Leading Light: This New Electric Plant Is Helping Restore Iraq To Full Power
(WorldNews Environment)

A decade ago, some parts of Iraq averaged a mere four hours of electricity per day. Today the typical Iraqi still has only 16 to 18 hours of power daily, and only a few regions can count on having power around the clock. The situation is far from perfect, sending people to cool off in the Tigris river - instead of air-conditioned rooms - during searing summer heat waves. Still, the improvements have made a vast difference to local residents` quality of life. `We are gradually improving conditions: refrigerators, schools, people`s homes,` says Joseph Anis, president and CEO of GE`s Power Services business in Africa, India and the Middle East. Bringing Iraq back to full power after years of...