Living next to a wind farm. What has brought about the rapid increase in the number of wind farms in the UK and who is responsible for deciding where they should be sited? Tim Norman, an ecologist, talks us through a typical environmental impact assesment. Contributors include Sir Jonathon Porritt, CBE, Chair, Sustainable Development Commission and Mark Avery, Director of Conservation, RBSP.
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Living near a wind farm: ‘Wind Power in the UK’ DVD Part 5
Wind Generator: Sustainable Living student project
www.mum.edu Sustainable Living students at Maharishi University build a wind generator from scratch. The design was largely based on the axial-flux design found on www.otherpower.com Some other helpful sites are www.windstuffnow.com and www.scoraigwind.comMaharishi University of Management (MUM) offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the arts, sciences, business, and humanities. The University is accredited through the doctoral level by the Higher Learning Commission. Founded in 1971 by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, the University features Consciousness-Based education to develop students’ inner potential. All students and faculty practice the Transcendental Meditation technique, which extensive published research has found boosts learning ability, improves brain functioning, and reduces stress. Maharishi University uses the block system in which each student takes one course at a time students report they learn more without the stress of taking 4-5 courses at once. The University has a strong focus on sustainability and natural health, and serves organic vegetarian meals. The BS in Sustainable Living is MUM’s most popular undergraduate major. Maharishi University of Management www.mum.edu Consciousness-Based education http Transcendental Meditation www.mum.edu Research www.mum.edu Block system www.mum.edu Sustainability www.mum.edu Natural health www.mum.edu Organic veg meals www.mum.edu BS Sustainable Living www.mum.edu
Off-Grid Living with Renewable Energy
Life off the electricity grid, using renewable energy, with best selling author William “Bill” Kemp and his wife, living the good life with a low impact on the planet.
Archer Daniels Midland Company Donates $325,000 to Living Lands & Waters
Archer Daniels Midland Company Donates $325,000 to Living Lands & Waters
Archer Daniels Midland Company today announced a donation of $325,000 to Living Lands & Waters, a nonprofit organization that promotes the health and vitality of the nation’s inland waterways.
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Solar Living Institute: Block Diagrams and Worksheets
Brief clip from online solar training course on Black Diagrams and Worksheets for PV 100, introduction to solar technology. Visit www.Solarliving.org for more information.
Tips on living off grid during a long term power outage or grid failure.
Living off grid using solar and wind power during a long term power outage.
Solar Living Institute: PV Modules Wiring
Brief clip from online solar training course on PhotoVoltaic modules wiring, for PV 100, introduction to solar technology. Visit www.Solarliving.org for more information.
Solar Living Institute: Using Path Finder demo
Brief clip from online solar training course on using the solar path finder for PV 100, introduction to solar technology. Visit solarliving.org for more information.