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University of Wisconsin partnership converts manure to jet fuel while easing climate change

Anastasia Pirrami

January 06, 2023 |

Great Lakes Echo |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, New Franken, Wisconsin

A project between the University of Wisconsin and California-based Agra Energy created a commercial facility that turns biogases from food waste or manure into diesel and jet fuel.

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Universal basic income eases caregiving after incarceration

Makaelah Walters

January 05, 2023 |

Prism |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Florida

The Just Income GNV project in Florida provides justice-impacted people with a guaranteed income for a year to help them get on their feet. All they have to do is fill out an application, get approved, and log their spending so the organizations running the program can track the results.

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Dollars and chainsaws: Can timber production help fund global reforestation?

Gianluca Cerullo

January 05, 2023 |

Mongabay |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: Brazil

A reforestation project in Brazil is using revenue from timber production to finance restoration costs by growing eucalyptus trees to cut down alongside the native plants they are cultivating.

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Worcester-area women join forces against substance use disorders

Stephanie Jarvis Campbell

January 05, 2023 |

Worcester Magazine |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Worcester, Massachusetts

Women and mothers experiencing addiction often face obstacles when seeking help and care. Several groups like M.I.R.A.C.L.E Mamas and Women Strong Recovery and Wellness among many others, provide safe spaces for women and mothers to seek recovery care and empowerment while also forming a sense of community.

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Can Co-Buying Help Solve The Affordability Crisis?

Angela K. Evans

January 05, 2023 |

Next City |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Denver, Colorado

Single, non-related people are co-buying homes with the help of real estate organizations like Live Work Denver to make homeownership more affordable.

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Pese a lo que muestran las cifras, otras formas de paternar son posibles en Ecuador

Diana Romero

January 05, 2023 |

Indómita |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Ecuador

Aunque la cifra es ínfima en comparación a las horas que las mujeres dedican a labores de trabajo no remunerado, iniciativas como Papás que cuidan, el Club de hombres por el buen trato y Tribu Papás, ayudan a algunos a ser más conscientes de su rol y a paternar desde la sensibilidad. Hasta 2021, los programas han realizado unos cientos de talleres y han beneficiado a millones de personas.

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What would the end of cash bail mean for Illinois? New Jersey offers a preview.

Alex Nitkin

January 04, 2023 |

Illinois Answers Project |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, New Jersey

In some states, cash bail has been eliminated and this measure has seen significant results including lower jail populations, lower re-offense rates for people released on bonds and less jail time for those accused of low-level crimes. These results in states with bail reform laws suggest that bail reform works and serves as inspiration for other states looking to enact similar policies.

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Animal Chaplaincy Has Become A Growing Profession

Andrea Cooper

January 04, 2023 |

Religion Unplugged |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Mendham, New Jersey

Animal chaplains provide spiritual support, specifically focusing on relationships with animals. Animal chaplains help clients prepare for a pet’s passing and run animal loss support groups, regardless of a person’s religious beliefs or affiliation.

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How tenants around Portland fight back against landlords

Christine Menges

January 04, 2023 |

Street Roots |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Portland, Oregon

Don’t Evict PDX (DEPDX) works with tenants to prevent evictions through education and helping tenants to organize and advocate for themselves. From fighting eviction notices to helping tenants learn how to effectively communicate with landlords, DEPDX offers a slew of services and resources all without people needing to become members of the group or pay any dues.

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Many ERs offer minimal care for miscarriage. One group wants that to change

Patrick Adams

January 04, 2023 |

NPR |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Indianapolis, Indiana

TEAMM Project — short for Training, Education and Advocacy in Miscarriage Management — is a nonprofit that hosts workshops for healthcare providers in more than 100 sites in 19 states on everything they need to know about miscarriage care. Miscarriage care is often lacking in emergency rooms, which can be dangerous for the person having a miscarriage. To remedy this, TEAMM Project educates and advocates for the use of manual vacuum aspiration kits, training providers on how to use them.

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