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The Vatican and Solar Power
Solar energy continues to make strides toward mainstream acceptance. In the beginning, though, there were some prominent early adaptors to the technology. In 2007, the Vatican announced plans to install a solar power system, and in 2008 work began on the rooftop of Nervi Hall. Pope Benedict XVI has made a commitment to preserving the [...]
Vatican City Becomes the Greenest State in the World
The least populate sovereign state in the world, with a populationof just 800 people, Vatican City has been declared as the world’s mostenvironmentally friendly state with the installation of giant solarpower panels. The city reached a record in solar energy production percapita with a figure of 200 watts per inhabitant. Officials have also stated that [...]