Since the government ruled out new onshore wind farms in England ? a promise in its 2015 manifesto ? energy companies have been forced offshore, making the UK the world?s offshore leader. Allowed to develop beyond the vision of land-dwellers who see wind farms as a blot on the countryside, the turbines have grown steadily larger, as have the farms to which they belong. Over time, the diameter of the blades have enlarged. A turbine commissioned in 2002 swept 80 metres; in 2011 it was 120 metres. By 2020, it will be 180 metres. Wind energy costs less, and will go on costing less, because the turbines are growing taller and the blades longer. http://www.inkl.com/newsletters/morning-edition/news/wild-is-the-wind-the-resource-that-could-po

Today I was privileged to attend an in-house lunch at EY Sydney hosted by NORA to explore bilateral opportunities between Australia and South Africa. Coffee was served on a tray with a choice of black or white in a glass- an easy way for guests to choose without interrupting conversations.

A 100 foot half tonne plastic raft is positioned in the middle of a surf break for this concept shoot now known as "The Dock? in Bali. http://stabmag.com/stabcinema/dock-surfing-volcom-noa-deane-ozzie-wright

An international study has found that natural solutions to mitigate climate change, such as reforestation, could have the same eff

Forced From Home is a free, interactive, outdoor educational exhibition presented by Doctors Without Borders in the US to raise public awareness about the experience of the world?s more than 65 million refugees and internally displaced people. With an experienced aid worker as your guide, you can learn about the many challenges people on the move encounter and the work Doctors Without Borders does to address their basic medical needs. Using a combination of 360-degree video and virtual reality Forced from Home involves you in the journey of a refugee, from their life in their home country, through the route they travel and obstacles they face along it. http://www.forcedfromhome.com/

A musical couple in Sydney have turned their garage into a musical studio to encourage local musicians. They've soundproofed the garage with mattresses and invite friends to watch while they record the performances. Tonight the first act at Red Dog Studio was 'Dream Good', a Sydney-based band who are due to release their debut album soon. It's been described as "intricate, non-linear evocations of what beauty is". https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpunjLEtzbmjVg28h5kpvFg