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Ducted Wind Turbines: An Energy Game Changer? | MIT Technology Review

Ducted Wind Turbines: An Energy Game Changer? | MIT Technology Review | Sustain Our Earth | Scoop.it
Ducted turbine promises significant advances but delivery remains to be seen.

Earlier this month SheerWind, a wind power startup based in Chaska, Minnesota, added a new design, INVELOX, to the list. INVELOX, short for “increasing the velocity of wind” is a ducted turbine that looks a bit like a giant funnel sitting on top of an equally large periscope. The ductwork is designed to capture wind from any direction, increase its speed and concentrate the moving airflow before passing it through a relatively small turbine at ground level.

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The High Life: A Look at Prescription Drug Abuse

The High Life: A Look at Prescription Drug Abuse | Sustain Our Earth | Scoop.it

News headlines connecting the demise of celebrities through prescription drug abuse are increasingly common. The problem is on the rise across the full spectrum of society and is particularly disturbing among younger people. Is there a root cause, and does the problem have a solution?

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