Posts Tagged ‘Green Challenge’

The New NIMBY-Defeating Wind Turbine

Wind turbines?  Dontcha hate them!  Horrible things going round-and-round. Roundandroundandroundandround.  They make a lot of noise, and bits seem to keep on falling off them.  Dangerous.

Then there’s the NIMBY neighbours: “Oh, we don’t want one of those here,” they say.  “Renewable energy: yes.  Somewhere where it’s inconvenient: NO!”  It’s as though they think a wind-energy solution can be integrated into every house with minimal visual impact.

Well blow me down, it can!!

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Ridgeblade Wind-Powered Microsystems Wins Green Challenge with Discreet New Technology

There has been evidence suggested that rooftop wind turbines (micro wind turbines for the home) just aren’t effective, and in some cases even pose a safety risk. However, that hasn’t stopped the engineering of other home wind turbine technologies that might just improve upon those already offerred on the market. In the Dutch Postcode Lottery’s Green Challenge which took place this past week, a new type of wind turbine was unveiled that’s said to have a high-efficiency, working in weather conditions where there is minimal wind; and it also has a more discreet look that better blends in with the architecture of any home.

Win a $5000 Ecotourism Package: Green Challenge Contest

Are you already greening up your life? Ready to take some green challenges for a chance to win an ecotourism adventure? The rules are pretty easy, and you might end up with a $5000 ecotourism package for 2.

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