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  • How Did we Save the Ozone Layer?

    August 02, 2016 |

    BBC |

    Radio |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: Poland

    CFCs, chemicals created in the early 20th century, were an industrial success but destroyed the atmosphere. How a group of environmentalists, scientists, and lawyers in the 70s/80s raised public awareness which ultimately led to the most successful treaty ever, banning CFCs.

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  • How startup ByFusion is turning plastic trash into a construction commodity

    August 02, 2016 |

    Waste Dive |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, Hawaii

    As news and awareness about plastic pollution gains traction, a host of companies are looking for answers. Startup ByFusion is one of the latest to join in with a plan to turn plastic that washes ashore into construction blocks.

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  • London feels strain of its aggressive fight against extremism

    August 01, 2016 |

    Minnesota Star Tribune |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: England, London

    Non-profits like Active Change Foundation in London leverage community outreach and personal relationships to intervene on extremist behavior and prevent radical recruitment. But when attempting to partner with the government for resources and funding, they face challenges of credibility, discrimination, and mismanagement. As anti-radicalization efforts are stepped up in the USA, Twin Cities looks to learn from the mistakes and successes of this tricky parity.

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  • Inside Rio's favelas, the city's impoverished, neglected neighborhoods

    August 01, 2016 |

    Vox |

    Video |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: Brazil, Rio de Janeiro

    Favelas, what some people might perceive as gang-filled slums surrounding the developed part of Rio de Janeiro, are in fact brimming with creative resilience that demonstrates the ingenuity of people in the face of a government that turns its back on them. Though gangs do exist, there are photographers attempting to show all views of the city. One man has transformed a trash hill into a garden. Others have built governing authorities to support their neighborhoods. All these people continue to innovate in the face of daily challenges.

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  • Putting Low-Wage Workers' Rights, Legal Help On Your Smartphone's Homescreen

    August 01, 2016 |

    Next City |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Oakland, California

    Low wage workers are very likely to have their rights violated. To support them in an accessible and efficient way WorkersReport was created as an app to help workers report and track violations as well as get in touch with the right support.

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  • How Denmark is trying to subvert the call to terror

    July 31, 2016 |

    Minnesota Star Tribune |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: Denmark, Aarhus

    Many Denmark youth are traveling to Syria to join Islamic extremist groups. Denmark has reduced recruitments by pouring money into government programs dedicated to better integrate immigrant communities through employment and counseling.

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  • Schools nurture students' agriculture interests

    July 30, 2016 |

    USA Today |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Millersville, Pennsylvania

    The Agriculture Education program at Penn Manor High school aims to teach about career paths as a farmer or within the larger agricultural industry. This type of high school education is part of a larger national trend to use agricultural education to teach STEM skills and better equip students to enter a technology- and innovation-based agriculture sector.

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  • Whitefield residents take charge of their own streets Ugly Indian style

    July 29, 2016 |

    Citizen Matters |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: India, Bengaluru

    Many neighbourhoods in Bengaluru suffer from significant pollution, creating an environment conducive to pests and an overall higher likelihood of continued littering. The organization Whitfield Rising conducts 'spot-fixes', consisting of 'beautifying' dirty areas and of educating residents on proper disposal procedures in order to keep their neighbourhoods clean. The result is increased local citizen pride for their neighbourhoods and an onus to keep their communities clean.

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  • "Carbon farming" good for the climate, farmers, and biodiversity

    July 28, 2016 |

    Mongabay |

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    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: Kenya, Nairobi

    Deforestation, overgrazing, and increased carbon emissions are familiar challenges as climate change continues to threaten our food systems. Author Eric Toensmeier discusses how "carbon farming" - or practices such as agroforestry, improved annual crop rotation, and better grazing practices are not only good for farmers - increasing yields and reducing land degradation - but good for capturing carbon and environmental health overall. Toensmeier also discusses how to get more farmers to practice these methods: improved financial models, government support, and a certification system.

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  • Welcome to Brazil, Where a Food Revolution Is Changing the Way People Eat

    July 28, 2016 |

    The Nation (New York) |

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    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: Brazil

    Since the 1970s, obesity rates in Brazil have been increasing proportionally with the amount of "ultra-processed" foods being consumed. Foregoing healthy, locally produced food has not only resulted in a health epidemic, but has also contributed to a deteriorating economy, strains on the environment, and decaying of culture. Brazil's new food guide and school lunch programme are both founded on the premise of taking a holistic approach to eating, going beyond calorie count to address the environmental, cultural and social elements to food consumption.

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