The skyline of Manhattan has changed tremendously over the past fifty years. Revisions in architecture are some of the most prominent changes, but a more suttle and perhaps more important change has occured at the same time. Take a look at this picture taken in 1957.
If you noticed that the picture was in black and white, that's good, but it's not why the picture is important. Take a look at the lights. If you're not noticing anything that's fine. Now, take a look at this picture of Manhattan, taken a few days ago.
If you noticed that the picture was in black and white, that's good, but it's not why the picture is important. Take a look at the lights. If you're not noticing anything that's fine. Now, take a look at this picture of Manhattan, taken a few days ago. 
You should notice that there are a lot less lights on in Manhattan. The times of cheap electricity have come and gone. It's no longer "cool" to showcase your building with 75% of the lights still on after the end of the workday. The main reason why this is happening is because "as the demand for electricity rises and global competition drives energy prices higher" energy conservation technology is becoming less expensive. As a result, the skyline is darkening and the buildings are looking for alternatives to "the old light up the world campaign" while still maintaining their individuality.
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