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First Floating Wind Turbine in Atlantic Ocean

An inspiring step forward in offshore wind energy technology

A Seattle-based company named Principle Power has deployed it's first floating offshore wind turbine off the coast of Portugal, the first time a floating turbine has been installed in the Atlantic Ocean.
Renewable Energy World reports the 2 MW turbine was assembled on land and then towed 217 miles into open water.

 For more on this, visit - http://www.treehugger.com/renewable-energy/utility-scale-floating-offshore-wind-farm-coming-to-portugal.html

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Car vs Bike

This neat demonstration clearly show the difference between the parking space occupied by a car and a bike.

It's an ironic step with an important message associated with it. Cars cause pollution and congestion ( both on and off the road ). 






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The bicycle stand shown ( practical implemented in some parts of east London ), occupies a space the size of one car and holds approximately 10 bicycles. This demonstration is clear enough to make you understand the difference.

For more on this, you can visit -
http://www.treehugger.com/bikes/cheeky-bicycle-rack-in-london-shows-exactly-how-much-room-a-car-takes-up.html

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