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EDEN ProjectAt Cornwall in England, scientists are trying to create the 8th wonder of the world, the EDEN Project. On the foundations
of an old quarry, they are building a garden in which 3 different typs of climates will create the best atmosphere to all kinds
of growings. The 3 geodesic domes of the projects are made from an interesting material called ETFE which is lighter than
glass and seems to stands perfectly against all kinds of rays. the domes are 2 meters (!) thick. It will be open for visitors
next summer, and the enormous size of the project reaches the size of 35 football fields! it will contain 80,000 different
types of plants. The founders, 3 british scientists say that their mission is to show the crucial dependence between human
kind and our beloved planet.
Offered by Linton.
