Rock 'n' Rope!

Not only are wind turbines an earth-friendly source of energy, but their proliferation has created a new job market for rock climbers, who previously never got paid to do what they do. As the New York Times reports, an increasing number of rock climbers are getting work as "rope workers" on the increasing number of turbines, doing maintenance and making repairs. Not only is this method kinder to the environment than the standard fuel-burning crane, but it is also cheaper, and thus far no rope worker has been killed or seriously injured on the job. They even have their own trade group -- the Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians -- whose spokesman, Igor Stomp, has a really groovy name.