Larry Ellison buys island to use as sustainable test bed

Started by petrus4, October 06, 2012, 04:53:13 PM

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petrus4

http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/10/05/14242774-lanai-to-become-eco-lab-that-runs-on-solar-billionaire-ellison-promises?lite

According to a link my younger brother just sent me, Larry Ellison has just bought an island near Hawai'i.  He is apparently planning on attempting to create some type of sustainable/organic settlement on it, with solar power and possibly electric cars.  A first step, perhaps?
"Sacred cows make the tastiest hamburgers."
        — Abbie Hoffman

Pimander

If you're following the story keep us updated.  I'd be interested in a job there but not for 12months....