Google is positioned to be a major investor in a proposed transmission line for offshore wind farms on the Atlantic seaboard, a bold plan that could radically reshape the electrical map in the region.
Initially, they applauded the erection of three wind turbines. Now the inhabitants of Penobscot Bay island, Maine, rue the day the $US15 million wind facility was built a mile from their homes, because of the sheer noise the 37m blades make.
Everytime you switch on, remind yourself to switch off. That’s the message environmental artist Tanya Clarke is sending with these Liquid Lights. Made from recycled pipes and taps, the lamps use green LEDs as the light source.
Looking fresh off the cow’s back, these limited edition iPhone and iPod cases are pretty much the most eco-friendly you’ll get. They’re from sustainable US fashion designer Prophetik and made with iAccessory-maestros Griffin.
