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  • From Shampoo To Breast Implants To Airplanes, This Startup's Lab-Grown Spider Silk Could Go A Long Way

    February 26, 2019 |

    Forbes |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: Germany, Planegg

    Bringing in bio-manufactured materials can make existing commercial supply chains more sustainable. The German company AMSilk has created a plastic-free alternative to synthetic and farmed silk. By growing biodegradable silk proteins and selling the plastic-free, bio-manufactured material to other companies, AMSilk has implemented sustainable practices across multiple consumer sectors.

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  • Seniors' technology has come a long way since 'I've fallen and can't get up'

    February 26, 2019 |

    Richland Source |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Mansfield, Ohio

    Assistive technology meant to support senior citizens looking to age in place is getting better at responding to senior needs. Security systems, health monitors, and more advances are helping seniors live independently for longer and saving families money as they consider options to allow family members to age with dignity and care.

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  • With no upfront costs, this innovative financing tool makes energy efficiency affordable to all

    February 26, 2019 |

    Ensia |

    Multi-Media |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Aulander, North Carolina

    North Carolina’s Roanoke Electric Cooperative is helping members bring down energy costs. Because the energy costs in this area is due to a lack of energy efficiency, the cooperative offers tariffed on-billing to help homes offset expenses like insulation and new heat pumps. The tariffed on-billing uses federal loans to pay for said expenses, and then the customer pays the tariff charge in their bill – which ends up being lower because of the energy efficient upgrades.

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  • Should drug users have a safe place to inject? State panel says yes.

    February 26, 2019 |

    The Boston Globe |

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    Response Location: United States, Boston, Massachusetts

    After noticing the success of a handful of other countries that use safe consumption site, especially as it pertains to a reduction in overdose deaths and discarded dirty needles, Massachusetts is one of several states looking to implement a similar operation. Although the proposal has yet to be officially approved, the idea is gaining traction amongst community members and government officials thanks to the results of other sites.

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  • How Tech Helped San Francisco Clear 9,300 Marijuana Convictions

    February 26, 2019 |

    Next City |

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    Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

    Using an algorithm designed by Code for America, the city of San Francisco has been able to identify and start the process of expunging almost 10,000 marijuana-related convictions. While the initiative has faced some opposition, the city’s District Attorney asserts that convicted individuals should be given dignity and respect by not have to carry the weight of crime for something that’s no longer illegal.

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  • A new laser-toting disaster lab aims to save lives by saving data

    February 26, 2019 |

    FastCompany |

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    Response Location: United States, Washington

    Collecting data in the moments after a natural disaster occurs is key to understanding their impact as well as increasing preparedness. When a disaster strikes, the RAPID Facility, a partnership between several universities headquartered at the University of Washington, dispatches researchers armed with drones and other high tech to collect crucial data such as aerial photos of disaster zones, and 3D images of damage. RAPID then makes the data publicly available in an effort to improve hazard forecasts.

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  • LiveWellFit's Golden Girls program to help senior citizens exercise safely

    February 25, 2019 |

    KVII-TV |

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    Response Location: United States, Amarillo, Texas

    A program called Live Well Fit in Amarillo, Texas runs a fitness and exercise class for senior citizens, whom they call golden girls. The women in the class, whose ages range from 50 to 85, can work out using bikes, weights, and aerobics in a fun and safe atmosphere. The program serves a population that often does not have many fitness opportunities.

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  • Here's How One Small Town Beat The Opioid Epidemic

    February 25, 2019 |

    Buzzfeed |

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    Response Location: United States, Little Falls, Minnesota

    Cities that invest in multi-faceted opioid addiction treatment programs succeed in lowering overdose deaths. In Little Falls, Minnesota, the idea of “medication-assisted treatment” includes combining the traditional use of drugs like Suboxone to wean heavy opioid dependency with additional measures, including hospital oversight to reduce excess prescriptions and the coordination of care between social workers, doctors, nurses, teachers, and even law enforcement. Cities with successful public health programs treating opioid addiction rely on federal and state grants as well as donations.

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  • Fighting climate gentrification with a radical community garden

    February 25, 2019 |

    Scalawag |

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    Response Location: United States, Miami, Florida

    To cope with and combat gentrification, residents of Miami's Little Haiti neighborhood created a community garden called the Femme Fairy Garden, founded by Fempower. Community members come together every Sunday to tend to their plants and connect with their neighbors.

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  • The New Art of Making Friends and Finding Community

    February 25, 2019 |

    Yes! Magazine |

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    Response Location: United Kingdom, Cambridge

    In the United Kingdom, loneliness is an epidemic. Those who feel chronically lonely may have weaker immune systems, an increased risk of cancer, and shorter life spans. These afflictions and risks associated with loneliness put a strain on the country's National Health Service. Many organizations like AgeUK, which offers companionship matching, and Silverline, which offers a 24-hour conversation helpline, specifically target the elderly. But research shows that young people are lonely too, which is why these solutions are an important addition to fighting loneliness.

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