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  • Farmers adapt to big rains but send trouble downstream

    February 04, 2015 |

    Minnesota Public Radio |

    Radio |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Minnesota

    Confronting more frequent heavy rains, the state's farmers have extended farmland drainage. Higher crop yields is one result. Another: More dirty water is flowing downstream.

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  • For V.A. Hospitals (and Patients), a Major Health Victory

    January 30, 2015 |

    The New York Times |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States

    Although patients go to hospitals to receive medical care, many Americans will acquire infections that did not already have them. The United States as a whole has made modest progress at reducing the rates of hospital-acquired infections. Spearheading the efforts, the Veterans Affairs Medical Centers have devised anti-MRSA strategies to keep patients safe.

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  • Texas Drought Diminishes, but Enormous Water Loss

    January 25, 2015 |

    El Paso Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Austin, Texas

    Most of Texas has emerged from a drought that started in early 2011, but water supplies are still far below normal. Scientists are using new technology to monitor ground water levels and contemplate potential conservation methods and broad-scale solutions, while trying to convince policy makers of the reality of these climate-based changes.

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  • The Battle to Keep Ho Chi Minh City Above Water

    January 22, 2015 |

    New Orleans Public Radio (WWNO) |

    Radio |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City

    Geography and climate change challenge the viability of sea-level cities in Vietnam, but architects, researchers, and urban planners work together to find creative solutions. One architect in Ho Chi Minh City designed green roofs to absorb the rainwater that causes floods.

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  • In Egypt, Sowing Seeds of Gender Equality

    January 22, 2015 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: Egypt, Cairo

    Muslim women in Egypt are expected to marry young and to stay close to home, and if they do not, they can be subjected to abuse or heavy criticism by men in the household. Save the Children’s Choices program offers educational workshop sessions for boys and girls, ages 10 to 14, which help them explore gender identity. Through discussions, the program hopes to change gender norms.

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  • Suburban sprawl doesn't have to be ecologically devastating

    January 05, 2015 |

    Ensia |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Fort Collins, Colorado

    In Fort Collins, Colorado, developments and shopping malls are eating away at farm fields, ranches, and forests. One development company is protecting biodiversity by putting houses clustered along a single access road leaving large areas untouched, a practice known as conservation development.

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  • Social Programs That Work

    December 31, 2014 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Washington, District of Columbia

    Some social welfare programs may receive funding but have no evidence of success. By insisting that funds go primarily to programs with rigorous evidence of success, the federal government can make non-partisan decisions that will increase the effectiveness and efficiency of social programs and decrease spending waste. Obama administration evaluated programs based upon their successes and these programs are highlighted.

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  • Scrooges of the World, Begone!

    December 24, 2014 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: Haiti, Port-au-Prince

    Haiti suffered tremendous losses after the 2010 earthquake, exacerbating the devastation in an already impoverished country. In 2015, agriculture in Haiti is a growing business backed by the United States’ Feed the Future Initiative. Nourishment and health of mothers and babies has also improved with the encouragement of breastfeeding and sweet potatoes.

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  • What police departments can learn about race relations from the LAPD

    December 21, 2014 |

    Yahoo! News |

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    Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

    Los Angeles used to be a hotbed of racial profiling and unrest. Now, in the wake of Ferguson and the police killings in Brooklyn, Chief Charlie Beck thinks his force could be a model for the rest of the nation. The dept. has worked hard in recent years to create a police department that reflects the city it serves and has made fundamental progress on key civil rights issues.

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  • Medical Inhalers To Track Where You Are When You Puff

    December 18, 2014 |

    Popular Science |

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    Response Location: United States, Louisville, Kentucky

    In Louisville, KY, many people suffer from allergies or asthma and need to take inhalers to assist their breathing. A new inhaler called Propeller Health connects to Bluetooth devices to help patients track their inhaler dosages as a form of self-surveillance. The data collected also has a broader impact, offering scientists insight on people’s breathing patterns in different geographic regions as well as the effectiveness of certain medicated inhalers.

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