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  • A Vision For Floating Buildings, Minus the Libertarian Politics

    October 16, 2019 |

    Bloomberg CityLab |

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    Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

    A floating prototype in the San Francisco bay - envisioned by researchers at California College of Art - is testing the sustainability and possibilities of the creation of floating buildings. The structure, which has successfully integrated with barnacles and other marine life, is one in a number of visions of floating communities that respond to the rapidly appearing effects of climate change on coastal communities.

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  • How a Silicon Valley Start-up Is Helping Police Get Smarter About Solving Gun Crimes

    October 15, 2019 |

    The Trace |

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    Response Location: United States, Oakland, California

    Forensic Logic, a Silicon Valley startup, has developed a database called the Law Enforcement Analysis Portal (LEAP) that collects, streamlines, and analyzes police data in one, centralized digital portal. With forensic and other law enforcement data often being fragmented and siloed, LEAP gives access to information otherwise unavailable to thousands of police departments.

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  • How solar ‘skin' helped an Indiana homeowner win a fight for rooftop panels

    October 15, 2019 |

    Energy News Network |

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    Response Location: United States, Indianapolis, Indiana

    After the homeowners association denied his request to install solar panels on his roof due to their aesthetic, Indianapolis-resident Joey Myles used SolarSkin to disguise the panels to look like asphalt shingles. The company Sistine Solar makes these films that coat solar panels in various images that can be used to blend in with roofs or other forms of artwork. The panels with skins only generate about 85 percent of energy as those without skins, but they can withstand extreme weather.

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  • Our Zoo is Greener Than Your Zoo

    October 15, 2019 |

    The Philadelphia Citizen |

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    Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    The Philadelphia Zoo has created an in-house, vertical garden – housed in a shipping container provided by the nonprofit, CropBox – to grow food for the animals. So far, it has shown to be a more sustainable way of feeding the animals, producing 275 lbs of greens per month and using 70-90% less water than traditional farming. The garden is just one of the zoo’s newest sustainability initiatives, which include increasing energy efficiency, using solar-powered vehicles, and creating more trails and spaces for the animals.

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  • Amador County builds community college pipeline for mental health workers

    October 15, 2019 |

    CalMatters |

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    Response Location: United States, Amador County, California

    To increase the number of mental health professionals in Amador County, California, the county has created an online program that culminates in a certificate or associate degree in human services. Preference to this small program is offered first to those that have personal experience with mental health issues, which adds an element of peer support to their skillset.

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  • Building for Real With Digital Blocks

    October 15, 2019 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: Sweden

    To get input on city design plans from citizens without any technical knowledge, some city planners are turning to Minecraft, an easy-to-use computer game that allows users to build in a three dimensional environment. Useful for planning public spaces (rather than designing a building), Minecraft has been adopted by UN Habitat to plan everything from soccer fields in Nairobi to a riverbank in Kosovo.

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  • Treating chronic pain

    October 15, 2019 |

    Finding Fixes |

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    Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

    Chronic pain patients often rely on opioids for pain management, but this can lead to addiction. A specialized practice in Seattle is addressing this concern through the Structured Functional Restoration Program that focuses on nervous system regulation as a way of addressing other ways to manage pain.

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  • From Hoarding to Healing in California

    October 15, 2019 |

    U.S. News & World Report |

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    Response Location: United States, San Diego, California

    Hoarding can be a symptom of depression or an outlet for trauma, and was forcing low-income seniors out of housing in California. To address this, researchers collaborated with various agencies and organizations to offer an approach that offers both mental health help and public assistance.

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  • Helping family members of people with addiction

    October 15, 2019 |

    Finding Fixes |

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    Response Location: United States, Redmond, Washington

    What started as a book club for half a dozen mothers soon morphed into a support group for relatives of those suffering from addictions. Known by clinical psychologists as Community Reinforcement and Family Training, this approach is "a mix of techniques that help families take care of themselves, communicate more effectively and learn about family dynamics."

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  • Planting Native Prairie Could Be a Secret Weapon for Farmers

    October 15, 2019 |

    Civil Eats |

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    Response Location: United States, Ames, Iowa

    Farmers in Iowa have been experimenting with native prairie crops – using native plant species as buffers on farmlands – in an effort to bring more pollination, soil health, water quality preservation, and carbon sequestration to their land. The Iowa State University STRIPS program has been supporting farmers in this effort by connecting them with funding and the information they need to undertake such crops.

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