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  • Ticking ticks off with garlic; Kingston experiments with smelly solution

    June 04, 2019 |

    CTV News Ottawa |

    Broadcast TV News |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: Canada, Kingston

    In order to address a tick problem in Canada, one city piloted a garlic repellent at a dog park to help both humans and animals. Although it does not eliminate ticks entirely, after a year of spraying this repellent in the area, the reports of ticks decreased dramatically

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  • Fish Cannons, Koi Herpes and Other Tools to Combat Invasive Carp

    June 04, 2019 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Falcon Heights, Minnesota

    The common carp was brought to America in the 1880s and has been considered an invasive species for over 100 years, disrupting water ecosystems wherever it goes. Researchers are trying multiple solutions to see what sticks. They support the carp’s natural predator, lead them to capture through electrical signals, and hope the Whooshh, a fish cannon, will be the most effective way of trapping carp and improving the health of their surrounding ecosystems.

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  • Why you want oysters and a salt marsh between you and a hurricane

    June 03, 2019 |

    Vox |

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    Response Location: United States, Beaufort, North Carolina

    Instead of building hard seawalls to protect communities from hurricanes, some are turning to “living shorelines.” These are made out of crushed rock or oyster shells that are placed offshore in front of a wetland. There are more than 120 of these types of habitats — including in Beaufort, North Carolina — and they have shown that they can absorb 50 percent of wave energy, which can reduce the risk of loss of human life and property from flooding. This might not work for all coastal communities, but living shorelines are cheaper than the traditional seawalls.

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  • This California Neighborhood Was Built to Survive a Wildfire. And It Worked

    June 03, 2019 |

    KQED |

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    Response Location: United States, San Diego, California

    In the Rancho Santa Fe neighborhood of California, one neighborhood was designed and built to protect homes from wildfires. Included in the design were certain regulations, like regulating weeds, brush, and mulch, and installing noncombustible siding and roofs. Because of climate change, the strength and frequency of wildfires have increased across the state, prompting residents, firefighting professionals, and legislators to become more resilience- and prevention-oriented.

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  • Plastic with a Purpose

    June 03, 2019 |

    The Philadelphia Citizen |

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    Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    A new social enterprise called rePurpose asks consumers to estimate their plastic usage and pay to offset it. Then, the organization funds worker cooperatives in India that provide more stable employment and pay for workers in the recycling industry. Still in its early stages, rePurpose hopes to collaborate with businesses, schools, and individuals to offset their plastic usage.

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  • ‘Some river!' The Cuyahoga River, 1969—present

    June 03, 2019 |

    The Devil Strip |

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    Response Location: United States, Akron, Ohio

    Fifty years ago, Ohio's Cuyahoga River was filthy, so much so that an infamous fire had to help spark the conversation around water pollution and cleanliness. Now, the river is making a comeback after the introduction of federal level legislation and community efforts to make the river cleaner and safer.

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  • How one utility powers its entire plant from wastewater

    June 02, 2019 |

    PBS NewsHour |

    Broadcast TV Programs |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Downers Grove, Illinois

    A wastewater treatment facility in suburban Chicago has become energy neutral. By accepting waste from oil and other sources not normally treated together, the facility increases biogas that can power the plant. Besides saving energy, it saves the plant almost half a million dollars each year.

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  • Palawan's indigenous women lead sustainable upland farming, forest protection

    June 01, 2019 |

    Rappler |

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    Response Location: Philippines, Palawan

    Empowering women to practice sustainable agriculture promotes resilience and enables communities to protect biodiversity. The Kusor Upland Farmer’s Association, sponsored by the United States Agency for International Development, gives farmers an alternative to wildlife poaching and slash-and-burn agriculture by promoting sustainable, organic farming. The KUFA participates in workshops and farming demonstrations to teach women how to grow root vegetables such as yams for additional income as an alternative to more ecologically damaging practices.

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  • The green bank for kids - set up by a child

    May 31, 2019 |

    The Guardian |

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    Response Location: Peru, Arequipa

    José Adolfo Quisocala is no ordinary 14 year old. He started a bank to teach local children to save money, and he is able to help them make money through a recycling program that rewards those who contribute paper and plastic. So far he works with 2,000 children and seven schools, with more demand on the way.

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  • Specially Trained Dogs Help Conservationists Find Rare Iowa Turtles

    May 31, 2019 |

    Iowa Public Radio |

    Radio |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Iowa City, Iowa

    John Rucker uses a unique method in the world of conservation: his specially-trained Boykin spaniels area able to seek out turtles. This method helps preserve the lives of threatened turtle species, leading to specialized research and conservation efforts. It also “helps keep the web of life more beautiful and more resilient,” says Rucker.

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