Showing posts with label england. Show all posts
Showing posts with label england. Show all posts
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
A 16th century maritime map in a Los Angeles library vault proves that Portuguese adventurers, not British or Dutch, were the first Europeans to discover Australia, says a new book which details the secret discovery of Australia.
The book "Beyond Capricorn" says the map, which accurately marks geographical sites along Australia's east coast in Portuguese, proves that Portuguese seafarer Christopher de Mendonca lead a fleet of four ships into Botany Bay in 1522 -- almost 250 years before Britain's Captain James Cook.
Australian author Peter Trickett said that when he enlarged the small map he could recognize all the headlands and bays in Botany Bay in Sydney -- the site where Cook claimed Australia for Britain in 1770.
As everybody knows, the Vikings discovered America. Or maybe it was the Chinese. My point being that as somebody with Viking blood, I do recognize the fact that my people were here first, but the claim of Portugal will be treated the same way. Just being somewhere isn't as important as the discovery changing history.
Monday, February 19, 2007
One of Britain's biggest windfarms is to be built off the Suffolk coast after the Government granted approval. The Greater Gabbard scheme, to be sited 23km (12 miles) off the coast, would have the potential to supply power to 415,000 homes, the government said.
Power from the 140 turbines would help cut carbon dioxide emissions by 1.5m tonnes a year - equivalent to taking 350,000 cars off the road.
Excellent news. This story I got from the BBC. When I want continuous news and commentary about alternative energy, Jerome over at the European Tribune often has links and original reporting done on wind and other power issues. Those interested in the subject should bookmark that site which is continually updated with new information.
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