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Once a Luxury Amenity, Smart Glass Emerges as an Energy Saver

Jesse Chase-Lubitz

November 28, 2022 |

Bloomberg |

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Response Location: United States

Dynamic glass uses an electrical charge to darken the tint of windows when exposed to sunlight. The technology can save on energy use for air conditioning while still allowing natural light into the room.

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Election security a success, but more improvements needed, experts say

Ines Kagubare

November 26, 2022 |

The Hill |

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Response Location: United States

To bolster the security of the 2022 midterm election, officials released frequent alerts and updates about disinformation, cyber threats, and potential physical threats to election workers. A special task force investigated threats against election officials and brought forward four federal cases and several state prosecutions related to the incidents.

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What if gun owners had to pass a test? Czech Republic offers an answer.

Chico Harlan Ladka Bauerova

November 25, 2022 |

The Washington Post |

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Response Location: Czech Republic, Prague

In the Czech Republic, people pursuing gun ownership must pass a health clearance, a background check, and a 40-minute, 30-question exam. If they get that far, potential gun owners must then prove they can handle and shoot a weapon safely and accurately. As a result, the country hasn’t had a mass shooting since 2019 and had seven gun-related homicides last year.

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To Boost Turnout, Some Cities Just Synced Up Their Local Elections With National Cycles

Alex Burness

November 22, 2022 |

Bolts |

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Response Location: United States, Ann Arbor, Michigan

To boost turnout in local elections that often see low participation, cities such as Berkeley, Calif. and Ann Arbor, Mich. have shifted their election cycles to match up with higher-profile presidential contests. Researchers found that moving municipal elections to sync up with presidential elections boosts turnout by an average of 29 percent, and at least 11 communities approved similar measures this year to make the switch to even-year elections.

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What should I do about PFAS in my water?

Bennet Goldstein

November 21, 2022 |

Wisconsin Watch |

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Response Location: United States, Wisconsin

Filtration systems can be installed in homes to remove PFAS from the water. Homeowners with contaminated water can use filtration methods like granular activated carbon, ion exchange resins, and reverse osmosis to essentially catch the particles while the water goes by.

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Nasarawa counts gains of BHCPF two years after launch

Marcus Fatunmole

November 19, 2022 |

International Centre for Investigative Reporting |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Nasarawa

The Basic Health Care Provision Fund establishes government health facilities that allow people to access care for free. WHen the fund started in 2021, it had 16,000 enrollees and as of October 2022 there were 38,600 enrollees in the state.

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How using ‘oasis' models can fight drought and urban heat effect

Sheri Quinn

November 16, 2022 |

The Salt Lake Tribune |

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Response Location: United States, Las Vegas, Nevada

Replacing nonfunctional grass lawns that require excessive amounts of water with a mix of desert plants and a few plants that need more water can help save water and keep cities like Las Vegas cool.

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Blue bonds: A market solution to the climate crisis?

Wailin Wong Darian Woods

November 15, 2022 |

The Indicator |

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Response Location: Barbados

Through "debt swaps" and blue bonds, The Nature Conservancy helps governments trade high-interest debt for new debt with lower payments to free up funds for environmental action projects. A recent debt swap in Barbados resulted in $50 million in savings for the country, which is now being put toward protecting its oceans.

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Can Spanish and English speakers thrive in the same city?

Joel Mathis

November 15, 2022 |

The Kansas Leadership Center Journal (KLC Journal) |

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Response Location: United States, Emporia, Kansas

Emporia Spanish Speakers was founded to encourage English-speaking residents to interact with and welcome their Spanish-speaking neighbors by making an effort to learn the language. The initiative has since grown to offer instruction for elementary-aged children, as well as a program for business owners who want to better serve Spanish-speaking customers, and members of the local Latino community say the programs have helped create a more inclusive environment in Emporia.

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Organizing to Cancel Debt Fuels Systemic Change

Cinnamon Janzer

November 14, 2022 |

Yes! Magazine |

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Response Location: United States, Kentucky

Occupy Wall Street ignited today's debt cancellation movement. Groups like the Debt Collective are winning victories, canceling predatory student debt and pushing systemic reforms like tuition-free college. Though incremental, these changes are rewriting policy and challenging racialized capitalism.

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