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  • Isle of Arran is Scotland's first plastic-free community

    January 26, 2019 |

    The Herald Scotland |

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    Response Location: Scotland, Isle of Arran, North Ayrshire

    The Isle of Arran became Scotland's first Plastic Free Community when they were accredited by the Surfers Against Sewage for their efforts to reduce plastic usage in their community. They credit their success to the help of organizations and businesses in changing packaging and consumer habits, as well as regular beach cleans and plastic-free produce. Last year alone they removed more than 800,000 straws from milk cartons and fruit juice cartons in all schools and cafes, and they plan on using the accreditation to expand their campaign to include more businesses and tourists.

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  • Cooking beetles: An island in Assam is eating its farm pest

    January 25, 2019 |

    Mongabay |

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    Response Location: India, Majuli, Assam

    A small island in India is eating their pests in an entomophagic restaurant before they in turn destroy their crops. The island of Majuli has been plagued by an infestation of white grub beetles for a long time, but starting in 2012 as many as 400 farmers have been trained to capture the beetle when they emerge out of the ground for mating season. Since 2010, 900,000 beetles have been collected and are now ending up on residents' plates. This strategy has since won several awards for its innovation and sustainability.

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  • Charity Finds Success in Work With At-Risk Children, but It's Costly

    January 25, 2019 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Portland, Oregon

    Friends of the Children pairs a cohort of about eight students, identified as some of the most at-risk in a city or neighborhood, with well-paid mentors who stay with the kids from kindergarten through the end of high school. Currently in 15 cities, the national organization allows cities to adapt their program to their unique context while still providing data tracking and marketing support. Researchers and donators credit the organization's focus on a limited number of kids over a long period of time for its success.

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  • With Paid Leave, Gates Foundation Says There Can Be Too Much of a Good Thing

    January 25, 2019 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

    In the United States, parental leave is set at 12 weeks, but many companies have begun pursuing other possibilities such as paid time and more time for both mothers and fathers. Most recently, however, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has decreased their parental leave from one year to six months while adding in a financial stipend based of what they've learned from past failures.

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  • He's Helping Super Oysters Survive Climate Change

    January 25, 2019 |

    OZY |

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    Response Location: United States, Manchester, Washington

    As rising temperatures threaten marine life, the Pacific Hybreed laboratory is working to develop resilient shellfish. Their experimental breeding process attempts to uncover new genes to help a variety of shellfish withstand changing temperatures and disease, and it just might help save the fishing industry.

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  • First of its kind refugee-owned sewing group launches in Chicago

    January 25, 2019 |

    Borderless Magazine |

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    Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

    Blue Tin Production Co-operative taps into the sewing talents of immigrant and refugee women in Chicago by offering a living wage to produce work for designers and eventually their own clothing line. The program also offers trauma-informed yoga, legal services, child care, transportation, and language translation to fully support the women. It is the first of its kind and is currently raising money for supplies, but already has produced "life-changing" results for the women's purpose and self-confidence.

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  • What can Seattle learn from cities where homelessness has dropped?

    January 24, 2019 |

    The Seattle Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

    Cities that have had the largest decreases in homelessness in the past five years, including New Orleans, Atlanta, Milwaukee, and Virginia Beach, have implemented a variety of approaches. Now, other cities are taking note and learning which might work for their specific situation.

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  • Tracking Disease

    January 24, 2019 |

    Under-Told Stories Project |

    Broadcast TV Programs |

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    Response Location: Thailand, Huay Ton Chok, Chiang Mai Province

    A handful of viruses can spread from diseased animals to humans leading to deadly epidemics that could have been prevented if the animals had been identified and treated. In Thailand, doctors are trying to do just this by combining technological advancements with a reporting program that allows for early intervention and monitoring.

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  • A B.C. solution to taking the sting out of honey fraud

    January 24, 2019 |

    CBC |

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    Response Location: Canada, Chiliwack, British Columbia

    A Canadian honey producer is helping to combat fraudulent sales of honey, which is the third most fraudulently traded item in the world. Impure honeys are usually diluted with rice and corn syrups. The Canadian producer uses nuclear magnetic resonance to test honey's veracity, after which he adds the sample to a honey database.

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  • Mission for new BPD squad: Investigating 'failed homicides'

    January 24, 2019 |

    The Buffalo News |

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    Response Location: United States, Buffalo, New York

    A rise in gun violence has lead the Buffalo, New York police department to change the way they respond to homicides. By forming a new unit that responds only to failed attempts at homicide, the department is now able to give more attention to the prevention of future acts of gun violence while also using resources more efficiently.

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