Wednesday, June 6, 2007

Solar Powered Vatican?

HI folks, HOpe the summer is going well. The school has me sent down to a technology conference this week so my summer hasn't begun yet. But, I am learning some cool things for next year. I found this article while looking at RSS feeds and thought it was interesting especially considering the conversations we have had. The Pope apparently is encouraging people to take care of the planet and the Vatican is considering a switch to solar power!

Check out the article

Have you seen any other historic buildings making these same changes? Does it have the same impact than if the Pope himself is recommending it?

2 comments:

Bob W. said...

It is interesting to think that they built the hall with those cement roof panels to keep the patrons cool. I feel that a high profile person , like the Pope will have a greater influence on public debate than non-famous folks.

Anonymous said...

I am glad to see that a high profile and influential person is taking an interest in our environment. I think that he will set the trend for other historical buildings who will be needing renovations in future to consider the same. Kudos to the Pope!