Richard Branson, the adventuring chairman of the Virgin Group of companies, has plans for his newest property, Mosquito Island, to be transformed into what he touts as the most environmentally-friendly resort on the globe. He envisions 20 villas and a beachfront restaurant powered entirely by wind turbines and solar panels. The eco-resort's buildings would capture cool thermal airflows, eliminating the need for air conditioners. The guests' food would come from an organic orchard, and beach buggies would be powered by bio-fuels. Branson believes soaring global oil prices can be the catalyst to spur governments worldwide to develop their own eco-projects.

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