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  • CT's small solutions to climate change: when flood control spurs economic development

    September 18, 2019 |

    The Connecticut Mirror |

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    Response Location: United States, Meriden, Connecticut

    Climate change adaptation efforts and economic development can go hand in hand, according to one Connecticut town. Meriden transformed a former mall into a large park, a natural solution that helps mitigate the town's routine flooding and has encouraged housing and retail development in the surrounding area.

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  • CT's small solutions to climate change: creating salt marsh in Stonington

    September 17, 2019 |

    The Connecticut Mirror |

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    Response Location: United States, Stonington, Connecticut

    To address increased tidal flooding on its shoreline, Stonington, Connecticut, is sticking to a simple principle: "Where possible, work with nature not against it.” Volunteers plant native plants, helping to restore and expand the former salt marsh, which naturally absorbs water.

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  • Coral gardeners bring back Jamaica's reefs, piece by piece

    September 17, 2019 |

    Associated Press |

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    Response Location: Jamaica, Ochos Rios

    In Jamaica, locally-led coral nurseries are working to restore the coral reef that have been lost to natural and manmade disasters. These organizations have small coral gardens where they can grow free of danger and when they’re big enough, are transported to a reef. With coral and fish being so codependent in the underwater ecosystem, the regrowth of coral has meant an increase of fish and fishing for the country, which many people rely on for their livelihood.

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  • Some firms give more time off to those who shun plane travel

    September 17, 2019 |

    BBC |

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    Response Location: United Kingdom, London

    Climate Perks is a program that encourages employees to avoid air travel and choose lower carbon-options for their personal travel. It is part of a trend of initiatives from businesses that incentivize slower travel as part of company policies or by offering extra vacation days. Despite slow adoption at Naturesave, another leader in encouraging green travel, environmentally-focused business leaders are hopeful for increased adoption as flight shame and climate change continue to be essential issues for young people.

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  • Virginia solar volunteers bring relief from heat, and energy costs, to horse farm

    September 16, 2019 |

    Energy News Network |

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    Response Location: United States, Yogaville, Virginia

    Horse stables in Yogaville – a spiritual center in Virginia – were overheating in the summer months but have found relief through the implementation of solar panels. By installing the panels on the roof of the stables, enough electricity is generated to keep two fans circulating air continuously.

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  • How Much Plastic Can You Eliminate From Your Life? Does It Make An Impact?

    September 16, 2019 |

    Colorado Public Radio |

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    Response Location: United States, Denver, Colorado

    At both the individual and corporate levels, action is being taken to eliminate the use of plastics. While many people have turned their attention to decreasing their own use of single-use plastics, many say that’s not enough. Instead, corporations bear the responsibility in creating and managing large-scale systems that eliminate the high use of non-reusable plastics.

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  • Devon Energy works to recycle fracking waste water in the Permian Basin

    September 13, 2019 |

    Carlsbad Current-Argus |

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    Response Location: United States, Permian Basin, New Mexico

    In New Mexico's Permian Basin, controversial fracking operations are taking steps to reduce water usage and save money. Now, Devon Energy operates eight water treatment facilities in the area and reuses about 80% of its water for operations; experts say that 100& reusable water is the ultimate goal.

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  • Climate Resilience on Detroit's East Side

    September 13, 2019 |

    Belt Magazine |

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    Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

    Working toward environmental justice takes organizing on the community level. In Detroit, the Women of Empowerment promote resilience against the adverse effects of climate change on the city’s east side by spearheading projects that range from legal cases to the installation of solar panels. The group also partners with local nonprofits like the Eastside Community Network and Heatwaves Housing and Health (HHH), to collect data that can inform climate-resilient city planning.

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  • Mobile home that generates power offers option for life off the grid

    September 12, 2019 |

    The Asahi Shimbun |

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    Response Location: Japan, Tokyo

    The use of mobile homes that run on renewable energy are beginning to take shape in Tokyo. Funded in part through crowdfunding and built by a citizen group and other volunteers, these homes are not only practical but can also teach younger generations about the environment.

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  • Život po uhlí. V čom sa môže horná Nitra inšpirovať príbehom belgického Genku

    September 12, 2019 |

    Denník N |

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    Response Location: Belgium, Genk

    Belgický Genk je vynikajúcim príkladom toho, ako môže Slovensko prejsť k postindustriálnej a ekologickejšej budúcnosti. Mesto "vsadilo na inovácie a kreativitu", aby prinavrátilo pracovné miesta a presvedčilo mladých ľudí, aby zostali v tejto oblasti. Genk vybudoval centrum pre výskum zelenej energie, investoval do startupov v oblasti zelenej ekonomiky, podporoval umelecké inštalácie a zameral sa na poskytovanie kurzov a rekvalifikácie, aby pomohol baníkom zmeniť povolanie.

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