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  • Building Trees in the Metaverse Might Actually Save the Forest

    August 02, 2020 |

    Freethink |

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    Response Location: United States, Southern Pines, North Carolina

    By building scientifically accurate virtual tress, NatureXR is providing an opportunity for scientists, policymakers, and other stakeholders to use virtual reality to understand ecosystems and model conservation impacts. Creating an authentic 3D-version of a tree can be challenging, but by developing a “procedural” tree, the software can generate a forest of trees that are unique, accurate, and realistic. VR nature can also make the environment accessible for people who might not be able to experience it due to disabilities, distance, or even fear.

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  • Vielfalt säen – Saatgutretter im Einsatz

    August 01, 2020 |

    ZDF |

    Broadcast TV Programs |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: Germany

    Nur noch wenige verschiedene Sorten Äpfel, Tomaten oder Getreide sind auf dem Markt. Das geht häufig nicht nur zu Lasten des Geschmacks, sondern kann im Fall von Pflanzenkrankheiten gefährlich werden. Mit verschiedenen Ansätzen arbeiten Gärtner, Wissenschaftler und Landwirte daran, mehr Vielfalt zurückzubringen.

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  • While President Trump and national GOP sound alarm on voting by mail, red Utah embraces it

    August 01, 2020 |

    The Salt Lake Tribune |

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    Response Location: United States, Utah

    Voting by mail in Utah has led to high turnout, even for Republicans who party officials feared would not vote, because it removes obstacles such as missing work, bad weather, and long wait times. It is also safer for public health. Republican turnout nearly doubled, as did the overall turnout, since transitioning to the system. Some criticize the delayed results caused by accepting ballots postmarked the day before election day, and 18 counties don't pay return postage, which can disenfranchise voters. Native American tribal nations don't have formal street addresses, which can also disenfranchise voters.

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  • In Staten Island, A Burgeoning Youth-Led Movement For Social Justice Is Afoot

    August 01, 2020 |

    Gothamist |

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    Response Location: United States, Staten Island, New York

    The Young Leaders of Staten Island (YSLI) was created in Staten Island to fight for social justice after young residents of the borough felt the local response to George Floyd's murder was not enough. YSLI mobilized hundreds of protesters to march in Staten Island's largest public protest of 1,800 people. The group has demanded justice through police reform and beyond, hosting voter registration and census completion drives. Their efforts have resulted in 125 people registering for the census and 85 people to vote.

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  • How Essential Food Workers Are Fighting Back

    July 31, 2020 |

    Civil Eats |

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    Response Location: United States, Nevada

    Meatpacking workers protested Covid-19 safety concerns and a coalition of advocacy groups filed a civil rights complaint with the government accusing Tyson and JBS USA of racial discrimination during the pandemic because the safety issues disproportionately impact line workers, who are largely people of color. Nevada’s Culinary Union also sued Las Vegas Strip casinos for unsafe working conditions. Two casinos have been dropped from the suit after deciding to negotiate privately with the union and Tyson has since instituted some safety measures, but broader impacts of the complaints remain to be seen.

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  • How Urban Planning Keeps Cities Segregated—and Maintains White Supremacy

    July 31, 2020 |

    Yes! Magazine |

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    Response Location: United States, Minneapolis, Minnesota

    Urban planning policies can lead to greater racial segregation, sometimes intentionally. While older policies could be explicitly racist, today policies such as zoning, which designates land for residential or industrial use, effectively excludes communities of color, immigrants, and households with lower incomes. Residential segregation leads to education, income, and health disparities. Minneapolis ended single-family zoning so lots can be converted to more affordable duplexes and triplexes and is working towards requiring new apartment projects to reserve units for low- to moderate-income households.

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  • How Italy Turned Around Its Coronavirus Calamity

    July 31, 2020 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: Italy, Rome

    Italy, once a major hotspot for Covid-19 cases, has seen a significant decrease in the spread of the coronavirus after implementing strict government regulations including mandatory travel restrictions and isolation protocols. The success of the measures has been evident as the country begins to reopen – lifting restrictions in two-week increments to account for the "virus’s incubation period" – with no sign of the virus still spreading and hospitals remaining largely empty of critical cases.

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  • How Libraries Stretch Their Capabilities to Serve Kids During a Pandemic

    July 31, 2020 |

    KQED |

    Multi-Media |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Chattanooga, Tennessee

    Summer, which is usually the busiest season for libraries around the United States, brought with it challenges due to the pandemic, but resourceful librarians innovated ways to connect with their most valuable patrons. In Chattanooga, Tennessee librarians recorded what would have been an in-person craft lesson and posted it on their YouTube channel. In St. Louis, Missouri, the public library loaned out Chromebooks and hot spots to families to increase accessibility to virtual programming. While the pandemic poses limitations, librarians are seizing the opportunity to try new things and keep students engaged.

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  • The surprising way to stop shootings that doesn't involve more cops and arrests

    July 31, 2020 |

    Mother Jones |

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    Response Location: United States, Oakland, California

    After two failed attempts, Oakland Ceasefire retooled its approach and since 2013 has been a significant factor in lowering homicides and nonfatal shootings. The program, used in various ways in many cities, identifies young men at high risk of getting shot or shooting others and then offers them life coaching and social services to keep them out of trouble. By de-emphasizing the role of police, pinpointing those most in need of help, boosting community involvement, and forming deeper personal relationships, the program is credited with a 32% reduction in gun homicides over a six-year study.

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  • Bringing light to the news, for those who can't hear it

    July 31, 2020 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

    Multi-Media |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Michigan

    The Daily Moth is a daily online news channel devoted to the news accessible to the deaf community. Recently, the channel's focus is on stories about Covid-19 and the fight for racial justice. The programming elevates the perspective of deaf individuals, from deaf first responders to deaf victims of police violence. The channel provides American Sign Language interpretation of news stories, accurate captions, and uses colors and backdrops that make it fully accessible. Securing funding has been a struggle for the channel, but it continues to deliver potentially lifesaving news to the deaf community.

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