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  • Deer Wars: The Forest Awakens

    January 22, 2019 |

    Hakai Magazine |

    Multi-Media |

    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: Canada, Haida Gwaii, British Columbia

    On the British Columbia group of islands called Haida Gwaii, a project called Restoring Balance is working to lessen invasive mammals and restore the ecosystem to what it once was. A key part of this was the targeted eradication of deer, which happened mostly through hunting and ambush stations. One year later, most are gone. Bit by bit, species by species, the removal of invasive animals has allowed the land to return to its native biodiversity and strengthen its ecosystem resilience.

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  • The inspiring thing that happened when a Japanese village went almost waste-free

    January 21, 2019 |

    World Economic Forum |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: Japan, Kamikatsu, Shikoku

    Kamikatsu, a small Japanese village on an island, is on track to become a zero-waste village. The community is made up of only 1,700 residents and—through a combination of community conversations and sorting the waste to be profitable—they managed to keep more than 80% of their waste out of landfills and incinerators. On top of the environmental impact, the Zero Waste Academy brings together a largely-elderly population as a group focused on a mission and has led to an increased sense of community and well-being.

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  • Beet juice, molasses and mag: Colorado's search for the right highway de-icing mixture

    January 19, 2019 |

    Sky-Hi News |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Colorado

    As Colorado searches for the most effective and efficient de-icer for its winter weather, the state weighs the pros and cons of using agricultural by-products like beet juice and molasses as base ingredients. The quest for finding the perfect de-icer comes up against environmental concerns – especially considering the robust outdoors of Colorado – as well as budget limitations and effectiveness.

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  • DOT hopes technology can turn wrong-way drivers around on NC highways

    January 18, 2019 |

    WRAL-TV |

    Broadcast TV News |

    Under 3 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Raleigh, North Carolina

    The North Carolina Turnpike Authority is trying out new technology – sensored flashing lights – that will help alert drivers when they’re going the wrong way down highways. While still being tested, the technology has already prevented four cars from entering an expressway the wrong way. Beyond alerting the drivers, the technology also alerts the State Highway Patrol and State Traffic Operations Center with location information.

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  • Lawrence reborn: A polluted mill town reclaims its future

    January 11, 2019 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

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    Response Location: United States, Lawrence, Massachusetts

    Grants from the US Environmental Protection Agency empower local communities—and workers—to redevelop abandoned industrial sites. These sites, known as brownfields, are often left in disuse because of the presence of hazardous pollutants. In Lawrence, Massachusetts, public and nonprofit job training programs funded by the EPA retool locals in environmental remediation. These new jobs help economically disadvantaged communities platform toward a more sustainable future; and they promote new development, attracting further investment.

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  • China gets tough on US recyclables. How one Maine town is fighting back.

    January 03, 2019 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

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    Response Location: United States, Sanford, Maine

    When China, the country that processes much of the United State's recyclables, became much more stringent about how much contaminated recycling it would accept, municipalities had to figure out how to avoid the fines that could come with recycling done wrong. In Sanford, Maine, they manages to cut their contamination rate from 15-20% to 0-3% by investing in more serious inspections and helping residents learn what is recyclable and what isn't.

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  • For Those Experiencing Homelessness, ‘The Bin' Honors Their Belongings

    December 21, 2018 |

    Next City |

    Multi-Media |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

    In Los Angeles, The Bin gives homeless people a chance to store their valuables. “If I didn’t have this bin, I’d have to get rid of most of my stuff. These bins are really great to have.” Across the nation, other cities are unfolding efforts to help the homeless population.

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  • Silicon Valley voters just demanded that tech companies be responsible for their communities

    November 07, 2018 |

    FastCompany |

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    Response Location: United States, California

    Taxing big tech is a popular idea among residents of cities profoundly shaped by the industry. San Francisco, Mountain View, and East Palo Alto have all approved new taxes pulling money from big tech to fund housing and homelessness programs, public transportation and bike paths, and local STEM education.

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  • Toxic secrets: Pollution, evasion and fear in Wausau's River Street neighborhood

    October 30, 2018 |

    Wausau Pilot and Review |

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    Response Location: United States, Wausau, Wisconsin

    A local citizens group called Citizens for a Clean Wausau in Wisconsin is calling for greater transparency from government officials on environmental records related to project zoning and properties. While the group has had some legal successes, project development projects have continued to move forward despite public health and environmental concerns from digging up contaminated soils.

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  • Pakistan Tries a New Way to Pay for a Dam: Crowdsourcing

    October 25, 2018 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: Pakistan

    Under financial strain, Pakistan is asking its citizens and Pakistanis abroad to donate money to build two dams. Only $48 million of the estimated cost of $14 billion has been raised so far, yet the country’s new prime minister Imran Khan is optimistic. “We can build dams in five years if the donations continue,” he said.

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