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  • Nugget the cow: Seaweed-munching bovine chews on solution to methane problem

    Hadley Barndollar

    August 18, 2022 |

    Providence Journal |

    Multi-Media |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, New Hampshire

    By feeding cows a seaweed diet, researchers at the University of New Hampshire are testing if the additive can reduce the amount of methane that cows burp, which contribute to climate change. Questions still remain if the seaweed impacts milk, meat, and human health, but trials suggest that the diet can reduce emissions by 20 percent.

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  • A model for neighborhood renewal

    Jim Morrison

    August 18, 2022 |

    The Washington Post |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, St. Louis, Missouri

    The New Markets Tax Credits program provides affordable housing by selling homes with mortgages as low as $550. Since the program gained more traction, the number of owner-occupied buildings in the area has more than doubled to 26% from 12%.

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  • NYC's summer work program for youth called a success, with 100K jobs filled

    Reema Amin

    August 17, 2022 |

    Chalkbeat New York |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    New York City’s Summer Youth Employment Program helps 14-to-24-year-olds find paid jobs through summer contracts with community organizations, and the city picks up the cost of their paychecks.

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  • South Africans say apps step in where government fails

    Kim Harrisberg

    August 17, 2022 |

    Thomson Reuters Foundation |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: South Africa

    Apps are providing vital services when the South African government is unable to do so. From informing citizens of power cuts to filling in potholes and seeking mental health, these citizen-build resources are addressing community issues and even creating employment opportunities.

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  • The Key to Reviving Urban Rivers? Recreation, Not Regulation

    Liu Daizong

    August 17, 2022 |

    Sixth Tone |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: China, Beijing

    In an effort to create more public spaces for recreational purposes, the city of Beijing has created a riverside path along the Liangma River. The renovation is the by-product of Beijing’s new people-focused approach to development.

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  • Coombs camps show kids where to go

    Evan Robinson-Johnson

    August 17, 2022 |

    Jackson Hole News & Guide |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, Jackson Hole, Wyoming

    The nonprofit Coombs Outdoors runs summer and winter camps for youth to experience and learn about the outdoors. The camps are in high demand because of the affordable price made possible by donor subsidies.

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  • Punjabi Lehar: Pakistan YouTuber reunites families split by partition

    Shumaila Jaffery

    August 17, 2022 |

    BBC |

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    Response Location: Pakistan

    Punjabi Lehar is a YouTube channel that seeks to heal the personal wounds of the Indian and Pakistan Partition, which caused families to be forcibly split up and unable to reunite for over 75 years. The channel has over 600,000 subscribers and the videos feature people searching for loved ones or help finding images of their ancestral houses. The videos have helped many people reunite, either virtually or in person, with loved ones.

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  • Kukabili uhaba wa vyakula

    Dishon Amanya

    August 17, 2022 |

    Look Up TV |

    Radio |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: Kenya

    Kampuni ya kusambaza mbolea ya Yara imetoa mafunzo kwa wakulima kaunti ya Bungoma kuhusu mbinu mpya za kisasa za kilimo.Wakulima 76 wamepata mafunzo ya mbinu za kisasa za kilimo ikiwa ni pamoja na kushauriwa kupanda mihogo ili kukabiliana na uhaba wa chakula.Na upanzi kwa kutumia mbinu ya kuweka nafasi inayotakikana kiukulima ili kupata mazao mazuri.

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  • Communities getting 'smart' on climate change

    Cayte Bosler

    August 16, 2022 |

    Adirondack Explorer |

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    Response Location: United States, New York

    New York’s Climate Smart Communities program helps municipalities work to reduce local emissions by awarding them “points” for completing climate-conscious actions such as installing charging stations for electric vehicles or designating space for solar infrastructure. Each participating community forms a local task force to oversee its environmental efforts, and many receive technical assistance and support to help them apply for grants and coordinate documentation.

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  • Can Unions Still Transform the Workplace?

    Sonali Kolhatkar

    August 16, 2022 |

    Yes! Magazine |

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    Response Location: United States

    Digital communication is allowing American employees to unionize at large corporations. In conjunction with face-to-face organizing, and more positive perceptions of unions from the public, digital communication such as social media and text messaging has led to an increasing number of unions. The current pro-worker political climate and the transparency of poor working conditions through social media have also contributed to the rise in unionization.

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