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  • Can bird watching help save Colombia's forests?

    March 07, 2018 |

    Deutsche Welle (DW) |

    Multi-Media |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Colombia, Cali

    Cities near some of Columbia's national forests have seen a dramatic increase in their bird populations and tourism numbers after fighting between the government and guerilla groups quieted down. Many locals are finding economic prosperity by taking advantage of the war-zone turned bird watching phenomenon.

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  • How College Campuses Are Trying to Tap Students' Voting Power

    March 03, 2018 |

    The New York Times |

    Text |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States

    Universities are using competitions, music, and prizes to encourage civic engagement among students. Efforts are aided by a national study that allows schools to see how many of their students voted either locally or absentee.

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  • Meet the Digital Stewards of the Equitable Internet Initiative

    March 01, 2018 |

    Hour Detroit |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

    The Equitable Internet Initiative (EII) is transforming community organizers into “digital stewards” who are literally building out internet connection in their communities. In Detroit, where 40% of residents don’t have internet access, this service through the EII is invaluable. The program is also equipping youth of color with relevant technology skills and creating a stronger sense of place for the three Detroit neighborhoods it serves.

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  • Fed up with high rates, a Colorado city considers ditching its utility and relying on the sun

    February 26, 2018 |

    Public Radio International (PRI) |

    Radio |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Pueblo, Colorado

    Residents in Pueblo, Colorado pay some of the highest electricity rates despite being one of the lowest-income cities in the state. In an attempt to become independent of the corporate utility company that determines the price of energy, the community is working to become powered by 100 percent renewable energy and convince local government to implement a city-run utility.

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  • My Perfect Country: Canada

    February 18, 2018 |

    BBC |

    Radio |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: Canada, Vancouver

    Canada is paving the way in marine solutions, but they didn't get there without failure first. After decades of overfishing, the country is experimenting with a sustainable commercial fishing catch-share system that has relied on quotas, leading to a full retention, fully monitored fishery.

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  • Some court systems are texting people to get them to show up. Could it work here?

    February 18, 2018 |

    The Boston Globe |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    When a defendant misses a court date, it can lead to more severe charges for the defendant, more work for justice professionals, and difficulties for people involved in the case such as witnesses. In order to decrease the amount of missed dates, New York City has began texting people providing a reminder about the time and location. While the large percentage of people who own cell phones make this a cheap and—as early results has shown—effective tool, the spread of the idea is hampered by a lack of cell phone numbers on file.

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  • Introducing the cool way to keep fruits fresh

    February 17, 2018 |

    Nation Africa |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Kenya, Massi

    To prolong the shelf life of mangos, a cash crop in Kenya, members of the Masii Horticultural Farmers Cooperative in Machakos County have found a way to build innovative coolers that will work without a need for electricity. Although not without problems, like the ability for the farmer's to actually transport their fruit to the coolers, this innovation has allowed the deterioration process to stall for more than 15 days.

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  • How one community beat the system, and rebuilt their shattered streets

    February 14, 2018 |

    The Guardian |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United Kingdom, Liverpool

    Eleanor Lee is one of many women leading the charge to restore the Granby neighborhood in Liverpool. The few households that remained inhabited after the neighborhood was forgotten came together and formed a community land trust. This major step allowed them to get private development funding. Now, the Granby area is offering affordable housing and attracting business back to Liverpool.

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  • In Rural Kentucky Nursing Homes, Art May Be Key To Quality Of Life

    February 11, 2018 |

    WFPL News |

    Radio |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Louisville, Kentucky

    A program called Time Slips is aiming to make nursing homes in Kentucky hubs for artistic expression and creativity. They are tracking how expressing creativity and engaging in art therapy improves residents' health outcomes and family satisfaction. This program also engages nursing home residents in their community, making them feel less stigmatized by their age.

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  • Less water, no soil, more fodder: Kenya farmers beat drought

    February 09, 2018 |

    Thomson Reuters Foundation |

    Text |

    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: Kenya, Timau

    Over 5000 farmers across Kenya have begun using hydroponic techniques to grow fodder for their cows. This trend ensures milk production is still high in time of drought, when traditionally grown grass doesn’t do well. Groups including Hydroponics Kenya and Grandeur Africa have trained farmers in these water-saving techniques.

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