"ECO-(friendly)" THE HALLS!

TOKYO (Reuters) - Not even a blackout could put a damper on festivities at one Japanese aquarium where an electric eel is being used to light up its Christmas tree.
Two aluminum panels inside the eel's tank work as electrodes to catch its power. Cables attached to the panels supply the lights on the nearby tree with electricity.
Inventor Kazuhiko Minawa said it took him more than a month to devise a system that would effectively harness eel power.
"If we could gather all electric eels from all around the world, we would be able to light up an unimaginably giant Christmas tree," Minawa told Reuters Television.
(WHOOPEEEEEEE!!!!)
The tree, which will stay illuminated until Christmas, is proving a popular attraction, drawing tourists from all over the country.
"I would love to have an eel like this at home. This is very nature-friendly," said visitor Harumi Yayoi.
MY COMMENT: Why yes, yes it is very nature-friendly! This would be such a perfect way for the GORE family to light their Christmas tree!! Whaddya say, AL? Now, you just might want to check with the libs at PETA to make sure they don't think the eels are being exploited...