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  • Green burials: Everything you need to know about the growing trend

    October 29, 2019 |

    CBC |

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    Response Location: Canada

    Green burials—the practice of burying a body in the earth with the intention of it decomposing naturally—are becoming more popular across Canada as people become aware of the high prices and environmental damage that come with traditional burials. The idea also lends itself to a communal enjoyment of the land: plots are reused and the spot remains unmarked. This practice is low-impact and offers other creative ways for people to bury their loved ones.

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  • Student Creates Trans Fitness Organization

    October 29, 2019 |

    Journey Magazine |

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    Response Location: United States, Tampa, Florida

    What started as a self-documented fitness journey for a University of South Florida student, soon turned into a program that connected queer, trans, gender non-conforming, non-binary and gender-queer people for group workouts. Using Instagram to post their journey, the community now meets up every weekend to be active outdoors and promote community.

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  • Think rural America doesn't care about the climate? Think again.

    October 29, 2019 |

    Grist |

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    Response Location: United States, Morris, Minnesota

    Voices for Rural Resilience is an organization that spurs collaboration amongst rural farmers on addressing issues of climate change. Anna Claussen, the founder, says that there are misconceptions of rural America and that a space is needed for people to have these conversations with those who disagree with them. The group identifies local issues and solutions to those issues, and they present them to local, state, and national policymakers. Participants also testify to the power of the conversations and learning new things.

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  • Let's ponder public art and its potential impact in Mansfield

    October 29, 2019 |

    Richland Source |

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    Response Location: United States, Mansfield, Ohio

    Public art adds value to communities that have experienced decline in recent decades. In towns like Mansfield and Marietta, Ohio, public art plays a positive role. Murals created by groups like Mansfield Murals Inc., or by other local artists, enhance public buildings and offer a way for residents to connect and express their history. In Marietta, the Marietta Community Foundation funds the city’s Public Arts Committee.

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  • More Latinx students gain diplomas on time thanks to 'early college'

    October 29, 2019 |

    The Hechinger Report |

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    Response Location: United States, California

    Some of California's rural counties with large Latinx populations are turning to early college models to improve high school graduation and college enrollment rates. Dual enrollment programs aim to help students earn a two-year college certificate or degree upon completion of high school.

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  • Drone Swarms and Gene-Altered Corals Fight Climate Change

    October 29, 2019 |

    Bloomberg |

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    Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

    Replanting and replenishing damaged ecosystems is crucial to mitigating further adverse effects of climate change. From the forests of the American Pacific Northwest, to the coral reefs around the globe, startups and scientists are working to increase the resilience of natural systems. DroneSeed, in Seattle, WA, leverages drone technology to increase reforestation efforts. Meanwhile, biologists in Thailand are working to cultivate hardy corals.

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  • The cities designing playgrounds for the elderly

    October 29, 2019 |

    BBC |

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    Response Location: China, Nanchang, Jiangxi

    In China, elderly people tend to exercise in groups in public parks which has lead to the formation of senior playgrounds. Promoting a "longstanding cultural tradition" as well as good health, these playgrounds are gaining attention of cities worldwide.

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  • Secrets of the World's Most Livable City

    October 29, 2019 |

    Bloomberg CityLab |

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    Response Location: Austria, Vienna

    Despite a rapidly growing population size, Vienna, Austria has remained high on "quality-of-life" rankings, thanks to the city's prioritization of green space, car-free areas, and expansion of affordable housing projects. City departments build new housing complexes to keep up with the influx of migrants to the area while balancing space for parks and pedestrian travel.

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  • As fires rage, California refines an important skill: Evacuating

    October 28, 2019 |

    The Washington Post |

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    Response Location: United States, Santa Rosa, California

    With wildfires becoming more and more common, Californians have become improved their evacuation procedures. Alerting residents earlier via cellphone and then ongoing door-to-door notices have made a difference, along with residents trusting the evacuation calls more than before. Notable improvements have been made in hospitals, with staff making arrangements with other hospitals as soon as they receive the evacuation notice.

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  • US Supermarkets Are Doing Bulk Food All Wrong

    October 28, 2019 |

    Civil Eats |

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    Response Location: United States

    Many supermarkets throughout the U.S. have made bulk food shopping available but have failed to take into account the packaging of these foods, which are oftentimes plastic. While some stores have committed to cutting down their plastic waste, zero-waste bulk shopping is still a possibility as evident in countries in Europe.

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