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7 hopeful climate stories from around the world

Jonah Busch

April 20, 2015 |

Center for Global Development |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: India

Evidence continues to build that humans are contributing to a climate change issue that is nothing but bad news for the planet. Hopeful stories from seven countries, including India, Indonesia, and China, show that efforts to combat climate change might finally be working.

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As climate changes, cities grapple with big rains

Dan Kraker

February 04, 2015 |

Minnesota Public Radio |

Radio |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Duluth, Minnesota

While some parts of the United States struggle with drought, others are faced with more water than they know what to do with. Minnesota reconstructs roads and drainage systems in order to be more prepared for the large amounts of rain fall they have received, largely due to climate change.

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Can We Fix the Climate by Being More Like Hawaii?

Geoff Dembicki

September 29, 2014 |

The Tyee |

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Response Location: United States, Honolulu, Hawaii

Amidst a world struggling with smart ways to confront climate change, Hawaii's 2050 Plan for sustainability is working to be a model for the rest of the world. So far, it is on it's way to being a leader in solar energy, with Honolulu having the most "solar panels per capita than any other North American city," and the state is working to produce more food locally, as well.

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Climate Change Mitigation's best-kept secret

Jim Motavalli

January 06, 2015 |

Ensia |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Bridport, Vermont

The breakdown of the ozone layer is one of the most well-known effects of climate change. Citizens enact different ways to protect the atmosphere from a build up of methane gas.

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Climate Change-Ready Rice Keeps Farmers' Fields Fertile

Amy Yee

June 04, 2015 |

NPR |

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Response Location: Bangladesh

Soil in Bangladesh is becoming increasingly saline and infertile due to climate change. Bangladeshi farmers have begun using a saline-tolerant rice seed in order to produce an abundant crop despite salty soil.

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The Battle to Keep Ho Chi Minh City Above Water

Jesse Hardman

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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When Life Gives You Rainwater, Make Shrimp Ponds

Eve Troeh

January 29, 2015 |

New Orleans Public Radio (WWNO) |

Radio |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City

Farmers in Vietnam face rising sea levels but rejected the city's water engineering projects. They prefer gradual measures to cope with climate change so scientists have allowed the farmers to steer the conversation.

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Fighting back a rising tide

Dan Morrison

April 21, 2014 |

Politico |

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Response Location: Bangladesh, Chittagong

Bangladesh is fighting rising sea levels due to climate change. It's doing so with the help of foreign money and Dutch-inspired engineering.

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In Colorado, Teaching to a Changing Climate

Mary Slosson

June 02, 2015 |

Bright Magazine |

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Response Location: United States, Telluride, Colorado

Colorado has had challenges teaching climate change to elementary and secondary school students because of political divisiveness. Regional advocacy groups and professionals manage to teach climate change through engaging field trips, filmmaking, and outdoor learning.

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Malawian Farmers Say Adapt To Climate Change Or Die

Jennifer Ludden

January 01, 2014 |

NPR |

Radio |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: Malawi, Chikwawa, Southern Region

In just the next couple of decades, the World Bank says, farmers across Africa could lose more than half their cropland to drought and heat - the issue is considered so pressing that, a few years ago, Malawi's Department of Meteorological Services added "Climate Change" to its name. A new aid group group now works with farmers in more than 60 villages — with plans to expand — helping them become more resilient to a changing climate.

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