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  • Network Effect: The Robots, Sensors and Satellites Digitizing the Ocean

    September 11, 2017 |

    News Deeply |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Sunnyvale, California

    Despite advancements in technology in most sectors of life leading to an increase to access of information about practically anything, little is still known about the ocean and its behavioral patterns. Liquid Robotics – a Silicon Valley-based company – is trying to change that. Engineers here have created the "Wave Glider," which essentially acts as a router within the ocean powered by wave energy and solar panels. This invention can transmit data on tectonic activity that has the potential to predict tsunamis.

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  • Community Baby Shower connects families to local organizations, valuable resources

    September 09, 2017 |

    Richland Source |

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    Response Location: United States, Richland, Ohio

    Ohio news organization, Richland Source, threw a community-wide baby shower to learn more about maternal health and provide expecting parents with resources and information. The community engagement initiative used grant funding and partnered with neighborhood businesses and organizations to throw the event, which was attended by hundreds of people. In addition to being an informational event, the participating journalists wanted to show their community that they’re involved and that they care.

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  • How to Win Friends and Influence White People

    September 08, 2017 |

    This American Life |

    Podcast |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States

    In the mid-60’s, Anne Forsyth, an heiress, noticed that despite Brown V. Board of education, white prep schools in the South were not being integrated. She wanted to change that. She also thought that by exposing white students to Black students it would make them less bigoted. So, she created the Stouffer foundation, which recruited Black students and placed them in white prep schools. In its first year, 20 black teenagers were placed in 7 white prep schools. Decades later, one student says it made him less racist.

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  • How good government can limit hurricane damage

    September 07, 2017 |

    Reuters |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Houston, Texas

    A look at how improved policies and procedures can help prevent the catastrophic amounts of property damage caused by the increasingly frequent "super storms" like hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Cities like New York and Philadelphia may offer creative development models that coastal cities in the path of future storms can emulate.

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  • The Big Payoff From Restoring Coastal Wetlands When Hurricanes Strike

    September 07, 2017 |

    News Deeply |

    Multi-Media |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States

    Hurricanes and big storms have the power to cause damage and death to the areas affected, and building barriers is expensive. Coastal restoration could be a better alternative, rebuilding green infrastructure to help break up waves and storm power before it reaches land.

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  • D.C. offers amnesty to parents who are behind in child support

    September 07, 2017 |

    The Washington Post |

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    Response Location: United States, Washington, District of Columbia

    Billions of dollars in child support goes unpaid every year in the United States, but not all of those parents missing payments are negligent deadbeats - many are unemployed, incarcerated, or have disabilities that are prohibitive to earning enough money. A new amnesty program in Washington D.C. is taking a closer look at individual cases to determine which parents may just need an extra boost to help find a job or otherwise make their payments, and is forgiving debt while providing grants and other resources to help them support their children.

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  • Pueblo of Santa Ana Works To Restore Habitat & Bring Back Wildlife

    September 07, 2017 |

    KNME-PBS |

    Broadcast TV Programs |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Pueblo of Santa Ana, New Mexico

    The local tribe in the Pueblo of Santa Ana in New Mexico has been working on restoring their land for some time in order to maintain the health of the ecosystem and their culture. They've since expanded through collaboration efforts with state and local government that have helped reintroduce species and further restore the area.

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  • Cameroon cleanup lets flood-hit residents sleep with "both eyes closed"

    September 06, 2017 |

    Thomson Reuters Foundation |

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    Response Location: Cameroon, Yaounde

    The neighborhood of Nkolbikok in Cameroon was facing a trash collection problem. With garbage accumulating regularly in the streets, water drains were being blocked causing severe flooding when it would rain. To help reduce the likelihood of flooding, community members started Tam Tam Mobile, a resident-run daily trash pickup and removal service.

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  • Meet the Disruptor: Quaker City Coffee

    September 06, 2017 |

    The Philadelphia Citizen |

    Multi-Media |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Christian Dennis stood up in front of his class and told them about his life: He sold drugs, went to prison three times before the age of 18, and realized he had to start over. That’s all his classmate, Bob Logue needed to hear to realize he wanted Dennis to be his business partner. Together, they started Quaker City Coffee, a business they hope can “bridge the gaps between Philly neighborhoods.” How can they do that? By hiring former inmates, and giving back money to the community.

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  • Chicago's Pullman Park Continues to Build, Create Jobs

    September 06, 2017 |

    Next City |

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    Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

    At the old site of Pullman railroad cars, Chicago has found some creative ways to foster development. A community bank created Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives, which uses neighborhood input to decide which projects to pursue. Emphasis is placed on projects with aligned values, such as Method, a B Corporation that manufactures soaps. Projects also aim to hire local and invest in local businesses.

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