Pierce Brosnan, Irish actor, well known for his role as James bond in 007, is not joking around about saving the world. In the year 2008, he was honored into Environmental Hall of Fame as a "dedicated environmental activist." In 2010 Brosnan and his wife had donated more than $1 million onto environmental projects including saving marine life and pursuing clean air and water campaigns. He had also partnered with (NRDC), Natural Resources Defense Council, to inhibit the use of Navy Sonar systems being conducted for they are responsible for bringing already endangered seafaring creatures to extinction. For example, marine animals, such as whales and dolphins, use biosonar to locate their prey, but when intercepted with active sonar transmitter could confuse these animals with basic biological functions like feeding and mating. To top it off the Brosnan family lives in what may be the most eco-friendly houses in the US. The Malibu mansion’s features include:
- Amount of solar photovoltaics integrated is so great, that the Brosnans can actually sell the surplus electricity generated back to the grid.
- All water is recycled on site. Home also features a waste disposal system and a solar-powered revolving compost heap.
- $400,000 custom-built climate-controlled, energy-saving lighting system.
- Non-glare, insulated windows.
- Low-flow toilets, recycled wood flooring
Pierce Brosnan speaks out in support of whales at Global Green's June Award Ceremonies in Santa Monica. Photo courtesy Charley Gallay.
No comments:
Post a Comment