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Urban Ecological Consciousness at Wave Hill

Louis Bury

August 11, 2018 |

Hyperallergic |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

The interventions documented in the exhibition Ecological Consciousness show how artists can impact people’s experience of the natural world as well as making a positive impact on nature itself. The projects include a man-made wetland park that has improved water quality, urban gardens made in collaboration with community groups, and the remediation of a superfund site.

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How a New Generation Is Saving Zambia's Lions

Vanessa Serrao

August 08, 2018 |

National Geographic |

Video |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: Zambia

Poachers are causing the population of lions in Zambia to decline at rapid rate. Conservationists working with the Zambian Carnivore Program are not only actively tracking the lions, but also teaching students about the importance of the species and how to contribute to the research in order to inspire the next generation to continue protecting wildlife.

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Hungry for change: urban foragers take the law into their own hands

Jenny Cunningham

August 07, 2018 |

The Guardian |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

According to one canvassing research project, there are 450 edible plants within Seattle's parks. Similar trends are also found throughout the United States as a whole. Although foraging is typically against the law, a new trend of food forests - areas specifically designated for foraging - is spreading across the U.S., allowing city dwellers to become better acquainted to and nurtured by nature.

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Western State Colorado University Debuts Nation's First-Ever Outdoor MBA

Morgan Tilton

August 06, 2018 |

5280 - The Denver Magazine |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Colorado

Western State Colorado University is launching the first Outdoor Industry MBA program in order to meet a growing need for industry leaders versed in sustainability best practices. Courses range from "Sustainable Outdoor Product Development and Material Sourcing” to “Supply Chain and Logistics in the Outdoor Industry" and will be completed through a combination of online and in-person engagements.

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Standing Rock Medic Bus Is Now a Traveling Decolonized Pharmacy

Mary Annette Pember

July 27, 2018 |

Yes! Magazine |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Frank's Landing, Washington

Indigenous-led herbalists accompanied a two-week-long canoe gathering along the coast of Washington and Canada. They aimed to decolonize herbalism and support sustainable plant medicine and helped canoe gathering participants find “a deeper healing.” The group rode in a bus that previously served as a kitchen and treatment center during the Standing Rock movement.

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Feeding—and healing—the hood

Laura Paskus

July 20, 2018 |

The NM Political Report |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Project Feed the Hood, a community effort to increase food access and security for lower-income families, has established gardens and pilot programs at ten schools in Albuquerque. The program originally aimed to convert lawns into gardens while giving youth an alternative to military recruitment. Now, it is run by community volunteers and also offers paid internships for youth. “We’re here to resist, to reclaim our food systems, our community spaces,” explains one of the project's dedicated staff members.

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How San Francisco sends less trash to the landfill than any other major U.S. city

Katie Brigham

July 14, 2018 |

CNBC |

Multi-Media |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

San Francisco is aiming to achieve zero waste by 2020. Thanks to the implementation of public policy that made recycling and composting mandatory and a focus on city-wide awareness, however, the Californian city has already been able to divert 80 percent of its waste from landfills. It diverts more waste from landfills than any major city.

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This idea helped rescue a city of 3.8 million from a water crisis

Yasaswini Sampathkumar

July 10, 2018 |

Ensia |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: India, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Starting small helped Chennai, India achieve big results when faced with looming water shortages. A local community member embarked on a campaign to not just conserve rainwater but to teach his community the importance of this practice.

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Bug reserve: Inside Britain's brownfield rainforest

Gelareh Darabi

June 26, 2018 |

Al Jazeera |

Broadcast TV News |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United Kingdom, Canvey Wick

Insect populations are rapidly decreasing across Europe thanks largely in part to human-introduced pesticides. In Britain, entomologists are trying to slow the decline and reintroduce insects by turning abandoned sites into nature reserves for insects.

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Saving New Zealand's prehistoric giant weta

Yaara Bou Melhem

June 05, 2018 |

Al Jazeera |

Broadcast TV News |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: New Zealand

In New Zealand, the wetapunga is a large insect that is approaching extinction due to human causes. Because the species are critical to the ecosystem, the Auckland Zoo is focusing efforts on expanding education about these insects to younger generations as well as creating an on-site breeding program to support the population.

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