A lot of countries are figuring out ways to green their power production through solar, biofuel, and wind power. In fact, Sweden has pledged that they will be oil-free by 2020!
I love that Portugal has taken another renewable energy route by creating the world's first commercial wave factory, which I read about over at Inhabitat. Opening off the coast of northern Portugal at Agucadoura, the expected total output of the wave plant should be enough to power around 2,000 homes. The wave farm is expected to be operational within the end of the year.
When you think Disney World, you don't necessarily think sustainable farming - however maybe you should. When EPCOT (Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow) was built it was intended to be a futuristic model community. These days it's mostly just an amusement park, however one area of EPCOT is still living up to its name: The Sustainable Agriculture Production & Research Center. The center has been at the forefront of experiments and growing techniques. If you visit you'll be able to see a huge "gravity-free" tomato tree, hydroponic leafy greens, and pumpkins "earning their ears."
Have you ever been to EPCOT's Agriculture Center? If so, what did you think?
Source: Inhabitat
If you're into architecture and home design, then Inhabitat.com will be of interest to you. This weblog, created by NYC designer and graduate architecture student, Jill Fehrenbacher, is devoted to the future of design, innovations in technology and practices that are pushing architecture and home design towards a more sustainable future. All that aside, there are some really cool designs to be seen, like this Super Sleek Desk Lamp, or this Organic Led Lamp. You can also get involved by becoming a writer, editor and ad-sales professional for the site. They are currently looking for Europe and Asia-based contributors!
