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A unique nature insurance policy aims to preserve Mexico's Great Mayan Reef

Shay Meinecke

June 29, 2018 |

Deutsche Welle (DW) |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Mexico, Cancún

Coral reefs can dramatically reduce the power of a wave's energy, making the impact of severe storms (such as hurricanes) less devastating. In order for this to work, however, the coral reefs have to be healthy. In Mexico, the government and The Nature Conservancy have collaborated with a reinsurance firm, reef engineers and oceanographers to figure out how to create an insurance plan that uses tourism dollars to guarantee reefs will restored should they be harmed.

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Goats may be Portugal's secret weapon for fighting wildfire threats

Amanda Schmidt

June 27, 2018 |

Yahoo! News |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Portugal, Moita Da Guerra, Moita Da Guerra

In Portugal, drought and wildfires are on the rise with climate change. But universities and forest managers are looking hard at an ancient method for thinning dried forest: herds of goats. Initial results are promising, though some potential economic and ecological effects are still unclear.

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Solar Libre: Family Affair

Melanie La Rosa

June 19, 2018 |

Latino USA |

Video |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: Puerto Rico

Hurricane Maria left many properties and people in Puerto Rico completely devastated. One family decided to do what they could to begin the reconstruction process on their own by forming Solar Libre Puerto Rico - a volunteer organizing that brings emergency solar to the region.

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What Alabama Can Teach You about Storm Resilience

Emily Nonko

June 18, 2018 |

Next City |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Mobile, Alabama

After witnessing the devastating impact of Hurricane Katrina, changemakers in Alabama took control of creating a more accountable insurance system that valued weather-resilient home construction.

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How a Low-Tech Solution Helped Anchorage, Alaska's Gardeners

Sara Hudson

June 13, 2018 |

Slate |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Anchorage, Alaska

Starting small has had a big impact in Anchorage, Alaska as the city looks at low-tech composting solutions that could alleviate their growing landfill problem. By revisiting a once-failed attempt to encourage composting, the local government found a way to not only build trust with the community, but also increase sustainability and resiliency efforts city-wide.

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The Disaster Response Program That's Building More Than Homes

NationSwell

June 12, 2018 |

NationSwell |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, El Segundo, California

Combining veterans and disaster relief efforts has proven itself to be a successful method for bridging the gap between pre and post service life. Although not entirely made up of veterans, Team Rubicon aims to utilize the skills of service members to help cleanup areas that have been hit by disasters such as tornadoes and earthquakes.

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Singapore using virtual reality in counterrorism

Nurfilzah Rohaidi

June 12, 2018 |

GovInsider |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Singapore

Artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and virtual reality optimize limited public safety resources and help officers better respond to complex situations under pressure. As Singapore invests in such technologies, the focus is always on improving the capabilities of frontline officers, says Ng Yeow Boon, the Ministry of Home Affairs’ tech chief.

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A Single Drone Helped Mexican Police Drop Crime 10 Percent

Jack Stewart

June 11, 2018 |

Wired |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Mexico, Ensenada

Unmanned drones are increasingly providing valuable services in non-military situations such as rescue operations. In one city in Mexico, just one drone prompted 500 arrests and a drop in the crime rate of 10 percent, with a 30 percent drop in home burglaries. But drones also remain very controversial because of their start as weapons of war and unease over their surveillance capabilities, making careful regulations for their use essential.

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In a Puerto Rico neighborhood still waiting for power, this community kitchen is like ‘therapy'

Irina Zhorov

June 07, 2018 |

Public Radio International (PRI) |

Multi-Media |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: Puerto Rico

In Puerto Rico, a group of older women came together to cook meals inside a community kitchen. So far, it’s fed hundreds of people in Puerto Rico, and has brought the women together. ““This is like a therapy for us.”

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Restorative Flames: Igniting Oregon Forests

Delaney Young

June 07, 2018 |

University of Oregon |

Video |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Ashland, Oregon

With climate change warming the planet, wildfires are becoming an increasingly worrisome issue. In Ashland, Oregon, fire crews are working to reintroduce fire to forests through prescribed burns in order to mitigate the growth of wildfires and make the forest healthier.

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