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How the Zai farming technique is transforming soil fertility in North Cameroon

Leocadia Bongben

September 11, 2024 |

Mongabay |

Text |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Cameroon, Garoua

Farmers in Garoua, Cameroon, are repopularizing a traditional agricultural technique called Zai to restore the soil they’re growing on and combat human-caused desertification. To do so, they dig holes across their fields so compost, grain, and rainwater can sink into them and prevent erosion.

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California farmers turn to agave amid drought conditions and climate change

Manola Secaira

September 09, 2024 |

NPR |

Radio |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, California

Farmers and distilleries in California are building a market for agave, a drought-resistant crop used to make tequila and mezcal, in light of the state’s increasingly hotter and drier climate. Agave could help farmers sustain their livelihood as thirstier crops like almonds or avocados become less viable.

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Louisville groups offer therapy in unexpected places to make it more accessible to youth of color

Morgan Watkins

September 09, 2024 |

Louisville Public Media |

Radio |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Louisville, Kentucky

Several Louisville organizations are addressing mental health care accessibility for youth of color by offering therapy in community spaces like barbershops, libraries, and other familiar environments. This approach aims to reduce stigma and has also made mental health care more accessible by eliminating barriers such as cost and location. Many youths who had participated in the therapy programs reported feeling more open to discussing their mental health.

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North Center's Common Pantry Provides Free Nutritional Education Amid Increased Demand

Alex V. Hernandez

September 06, 2024 |

Block Club Chicago |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

Common Pantry provides assistance to those facing food insecurity, and recently opened a new facility to offer housing information and assistance with job searches, government benefits, health care and other services. The Pantry also started a nutrition program, teaching people about the science between food and health, as well as how to cook healthy meals at home.

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Ecotourism offers new hopes for Bhutanese youth — and local environments

Choki Wangmo

September 06, 2024 |

Mongabay |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Bhutan

Local communities in Bhutan are developing ecotourism sites to create jobs, generate income, and protect endangered species and ecosystems. They’ve created ecolodges and campsites, host traditional dining experiences with food from local farmers, and host nature-based activities, all while leading conservation efforts on the land they use.

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The Future of Seaweed Farming in America

Alexandra Talty

September 05, 2024 |

Civil Eats |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States

Seaweed farms in the United States are working to fight climate change by offering a more sustainable food source and a versatile raw material that could replace petroleum feedstocks and help industries decarbonize.

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How One Company Gamified Health Insurance

Dan Gorenstein

September 05, 2024 |

Tradeoffs |

Podcast |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Maryland

A game called “Benefit Builder,” developed by the head of human resources at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, helped employees collaboratively develop equitable company-wide health insurance plans. Gamifying the process helped boost employee buy-in and morale.

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Drip Irrigation Yields Promising Water Conservation Results in Utah

Gergo Szikszai

September 05, 2024 |

TechBuzz |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Utah

Farmers in Utah are installing drip irrigation technology to reduce their water use amid a drought by watering crops directly at the root. The technology, created by the Tel Aviv-based agritech company Netafim, can be tailored to meet the needs of different crops.

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Passive House standards a solution for efficient affordable housing

Audrey F. Henderson

September 04, 2024 |

Energy News Network |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States

Housing developers are following the Passive House standards to create affordable housing that’s incredibly energy efficient. These buildings are air-tight with efficient ventilation and strategically positioned windows, so they don’t need central heating and cooling systems.

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First in the nation: Natural Bridge State Park pioneers accessibility for the blind

Jenna Zibton

September 04, 2024 |

WSLS-TV |

Video |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Natural Bridge State Park, Virginia

RightHear, an app for smartphones, is helping people who are blind or have low vision navigate and understand their surroundings in Natural Bridge State Park. As people hike, the app's narrator shares information that others could read on signs throughout the park, giving users a sense of freedom and widening accessibility.

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