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Friday 8 February 2008

A greener virtual world

Greenpeace has launched an interactive virtual city showcasing how towns and cities across the UK are fighting climate change and enjoying a cleaner and more secure energy future - without relying on new coal or nuclear power stations.

The new online town, called EfficienCity, uses interactive case studies and animation to demonstrate how the UK could slash its greenhouse gas emissions, cut electricity bills and beef up the security of its energy supply. The town is powered by "decentralised energy", a clean and efficient energy system that provides heating, cooling and electricity to the community.

I love this: ok, it's a bit cutesy and sim-city, but it's a fantastic way to explore practical power usage. Hopefully they'll be publicising this one to teahcers, who'll love the classroom-friendliness of the whole thing. However, I'm not sure which other demographics they're reaching out to - those most interested will probably be the already-converted. The action they suggest takign on the site - writing to your mp - is a bit dated and, to be honest, a bit like hard work for your average surfer.

Nevertheless - a good, user-friendly introduction to the more techy concepts of renewable power.

Visit the town at www.greenpeace.org.uk/efficiencity

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