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Native-run solar firm aims to lower heating emissions and costs.

Andrew Hazzard

November 03, 2022 |

Sahan Journal |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: White Earth Nation Reservation, United States, Osage, Minnesota

On the White Earth Nation Reservation, the nonprofit 8th Fire Solar is building and installing solar thermal panels to heat buildings with the sun’s energy while lowering emissions and energy bills.

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Meet the Millennium Forest: A unique tropical island reforestation project

Jeremy Hance

November 02, 2022 |

Mongabay |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

The community on St. Helena’s two-decade reforestation initiative is successfully revitalizing rare native species through a community-driven approach. The project began with the intention to create a public place for island residents and that sense of ownership has allowed the project to keep moving forward despite obstacles.

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How a rare butterfly returned

Jaclyn Moyer

November 01, 2022 |

High Country News |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Kalapuya, United States, Oregon

A recovery plan in Oregon including controlled burns, seed production to increase the number of Kincaid’s lupine plants, and partnerships with private property owners to improve habitat is keeping the Fender’s blue butterfly from going extinct and supporting other plants and animals along the way.

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In Colorado, a storied valley blooms again

Marissa Ortega-Welch

October 31, 2022 |

High Country News |

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Response Location: United States, San Luis Valley, Colorado

The Acequia Institute is an environmental and food justice organization that works on projects like land restoration, supporting local farmers and providing scholarships to local students entering environmental or health fields. The Institute represents a radical way of thinking about environmental conservation and focuses on reviving an economy where people create meaningful relationships with each other and the land.

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How Decades of Hard-Earned Protections and Restoration Reversed the Collapse of California's Treasured Mono Lake

Bob Berwyn

October 30, 2022 |

Inside Climate News |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: Kootzaduka, United States, California

An ecosystem restoration project that included a conglomeration of cutting water diversions, protection at different governmental levels, research, and stewardship has resulted in enough water reaching Mono Lake to keep the ecosystem alive and healing.

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Blutig, saftig, leidfrei: Diese Technologie befreit das Fleisch vom schlechten Gewissen

Felix Austen

October 28, 2022 |

Perspective Daily |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: Singapore

"Kultiviertes" Fleisch, das im Labor aus Stammzellen gezüchtet wird, verursacht kaum Tierleid und schadet der Umwelt weit weniger als die bisherige Fleischproduktion. Allerdings muss die Technologie bis zur Marktreife noch einige Hürden überwinden.

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An option for death brings a mindset for life

Will Matuska

October 27, 2022 |

Boulder Weekly |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Colorado

Natural organic reduction, also called human composting, is growing in popularity across the U.S. as a more environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional burial practices and cremation. During the process bodies are placed in vessels with organic materials like wood chips to be broken down by bacteria. Once the process is over, families are free to do what they want with the composted remains.

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Could Seaweed Help Slow Climate Change?

Greg Bledsoe

October 26, 2022 |

NBCLX |

Broadcast TV News |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, California

A type of red seaweed can be added to cows' diets to reduce the methane they emit.

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How a non-profit is fighting climate change through tree planting in Kwara State

Peace Oladipo

October 26, 2022 |

Social Voices |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Ilorin West, Kwara

The Save Sahara Network plants trees at schools and other public places in an effort to help mitigate climate change. The organization also offers webinars and educational programs aimed at teaching youth about conservation and climate literacy.

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Bees in the D

Cassidy Hough

October 25, 2022 |

The Food Fix |

Podcast |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

The nonprofit Bees in the D maintains 220 beehives at schools, businesses, and other nonprofits it partners with across Detroit. They are bringing bees back to the city to pollinate urban gardens and support the local ecosystem.

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