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Some people do it for a thrill and others do it because it’s their job. This guy must climb a 1,768 ft. tall guided transmission tower, more than 200 feet taller than the Empire State Building, just to get to work in the morning. Watching the video above, keep in mind that most of the ascent is a free-climb, with only a few harness stops so that the climbers can take a rest. How long can you last without looking... Continue reading

Tuesday night at the National Clean Energy Summit, Mayor Bloomberg of New York City expressed his vision of a cleaner more green New York. He urged the need for energy-efficient design and proposed alternative methods of obtaining power, whether it be by wind or solar means. He goes as far as suggesting to add wind turbines to both the Brooklyn Bridge and Empire State Building, a move that would dramatically change the NYC skyline. But with good intentions, Bloomberg hopes... Continue reading