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Building learners' independence through thoughtful technology use
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February 2, 2017 11:50 PM
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Creating RI's Off-Shore Wind Farm

Creating RI's Off-Shore Wind Farm | Into the Driver's Seat | Scoop.it
Today, to the southeast of Block Island, there are five new structures rising from the ocean. These are the towers of the Block Island Wind Farm (BIWF), the first offshore wind energy installation in the United States. The turbines will generate 30 megawatts of energy; providing electricity to 17,000 households on Block Island and coastal Rhode Island (McCann, 2016), and replacing the diesel generators that previously powered New Shoreham. The turbines are on schedule to begin turning in November 2016 once commissioning is complete.
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January 23, 2017 11:35 PM
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Climate Migrants

Climate Migrants | Into the Driver's Seat | Scoop.it
Climate change has already displaced tens of thousands of people. If it continues unabated, it could lead to one of the largest mass human migrations in history.
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