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1492
Columbus sailed past El Hierro
When Columbus sailed past El hierro, it was known as the most western point of land on Earth. Columbus proved this wrong as he sailed past what was known as the Canary Islands. Maps in that time placed El Hierro at the end. -
Energy Independent Island
From 1996 and on, El Hierro has been steadily working to become the first energy independent island that is powered by renewable energy sources. Energy dependent is when a country, state, or island in our part is able to produce enough of its own fuel to meet its own demands. Before 1996, the energy received energy through wind power. -
Oil Mining
Permission was given to drill three exploratory deep water perforations in the ocean near the Canary Islands. The water near the islands is the largest marine areas in Europe and is the most spectacular area on Earth for Marine biodiversity. The ecosystem of the island is very diverse as well. It includes coastal matorral, thermophilous juniper forest, evergreen woodlands and pine forest. Many species of flora and fauna live on the island along with the El Hierro giant lizard. -
Closed loop wind and water system
The Corona del Viento Power Plant is a closed loop wind and water system. It includes five windmills and two water reservoirs. It is supposed to provide islanders with daily electricity.
