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  • With ‘Green Islam,' climate action is a religious duty – and an act of community

    May 01, 2025 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

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    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: Indonesia, Jakarta

    Green Islam is an Indonesian grassroots movement combining Islamic teachings on environmental stewardship with community-driven actions such as eco-boarding schools, green-certified mosques, and interfaith dialogues to address climate change and ecological crises.

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  • Teaching mental health professionals to think like a farmer

    April 10, 2025 |

    Food and Environment Reporting Network |

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    Response Location: United States

    LandLogic Model trains mental healthcare providers to use farmers’ relationships to their land to identify and treat depression, anxiety, and other emotional issues. Virtual and easily adaptable training models have helped the LandLogic Model support this notoriously hard-to-reach population.

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  • In the wake of disasters, rural health could end up running on sunshine 

    April 02, 2025 |

    North Carolina Health News |

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    Response Location: United States, Hot Springs, North Carolina

    In 2023, Hot Springs received a microgrid of solar panels and lithium-ion batteries, which can provide 100 percent of the town’s peak load and up to six hours of backup power. In Hurricane Helene's wake, the microgrid operated continuously for 143.5 hours during a blackout.

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  • Care About Food Waste? In Massachusetts, You Can Be a Compost Consultant.

    March 25, 2025 |

    The New York Times |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    To support a mandate requiring certain businesses to divert organic materials from landfills, Massachusetts provides state-funded consultants that offer free, hands-on assistance. These consultants visit businesses like restaurants, identify specific challenges, propose practical solutions such as targeted bins and signage, and connect owners with compost haulers and food recovery charities.

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  • 'Dignified Food' Eases Food Insecurity in Philadelphia

    March 25, 2025 |

    Civil Eats |

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    Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    The Double Trellis Food Initiative aims to improve the quality of meals food-insecure residents receive from a vast network of food banks, soup kitchens, organizations, and agencies. In 2024, the initiative distributed more than 55,000 meals and began a workforce development program for juvenile offenders.

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  • North Carolina program helps low-income utility customers pay their bills

    March 25, 2025 |

    Canary Media |

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    Response Location: United States, North Carolina

    The Customer Assistance Program—a collaboration designed by Duke, North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services, and a host of advocates—offers a monthly energy bill credit of up to $42 for households under a certain income threshold. In the first of three pilot years, about 55,000 households accessed this financial aid.

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  • After Lahaina fire, Hawaii residents address their risk by becoming 'Firewise'

    March 25, 2025 |

    Associated Press |

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    Response Location: United States, Hawaii

    Hawaii Wildfire Management Organization (HWMO), a 25-year-old nonprofit, helps assess, evaluate, and deter a community's ignition vulnerabilities. Volunteers remove trees, haul waste, and help facilitate economic support for migration, retrofits, and more.

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  • Yaku Raymi: The Quechua Ritual to Save a Glacier

    March 06, 2025 |

    Mongabay |

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    Response Location: Peru, Santa Fe

    In Santa Fe, Peru, an ancestral system of water storage is helping communities cope with water scarcity: qochas are artificial lagoons built to store rainwater during the wet season, which is later used during droughts. The use of qochas has allowed Santa Fe to have 41 reservoirs that store 2.9 million cubic meters (102.4 million cubic feet) of water, three times more than before.

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  • How GoFundMe Became a $250 Million Lifeline After the L.A. Fires

    February 09, 2025 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States

    Though not without certain flaws, GoFundMe has facilitated critical and rapid financial support for thousands of people. The company charges a 2.9 percent fee on all donations, as well as 30 cents for every transaction, to cover credit card and bank transaction fees, but its primary source of revenue is voluntary tips.

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  • Through Discord, The WNC Helene Recovery Community seeks to help Asheville and beyond

    December 30, 2024 |

    QNotes Carolinas |

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    Response Location: United States, North Carolina

    The WNC Helene Recovery Community is a Discord server created to help those affected by Hurricane Helene. The server provides a platform for people to connect and support each other, with channels dedicated to various needs, such as healthcare, mutual aid, and recovery updates. The server is designed to be easy to use and navigate, with a team of moderators providing guidance and support. The moderators have also implemented a vetting process to ensure the safety of users and prevent scams.

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