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  • 'Zero waste' town recycles most of its trash

    October 18, 2018 |

    WHYY |

    Radio |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: Japan, Kamikatsu

    Kamikatsu, a small town in rural Japan, went from incinerating trash to recycling about 80 percent of it--all while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and saving money. The program is run by Zero Waste Academy, a nonprofit that helps train residents and businesses on best recycling practices. Now, Kamikatsu's success has drawn planners from around the world to learn.

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  • Automotive company and Iraqi refugees join forces to fill workplace gaps

    October 18, 2018 |

    Metromode |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Sterling Heights, Michigan

    When jobs needed to be filled, AGS Automotive Systems and Michigan Staffing worked together to hire Iraqi refugees who had recently arrived in Michigan. The manufacturing industry is an ideal fit for refugees who can make money, put down roots, and learn new skills. Though learning English posed a barrier, AGS provided English language classes, and the refugees have been able to succeed in these new jobs.

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  • Iowa Civility Workshop

    October 18, 2018 |

    How Do We Fix It? |

    Podcast |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Des Moines, Iowa

    At a time when American politics are more divisive and uncivil than ever before, Revive Civility Iowa and the National Institute of Civil Discourse hosted a two hour workshop to encourage civil conversation among politically opposed members of the same community. Using skill-building exercises like active listening, the workshop sought to engender tolerance in participants to reach resolutions. As one of the organizers pointed out, "The biggest mistake most of us make when we try to solve problems with others is we suggest they change their minds."

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  • How to make prisons more humane

    October 17, 2018 |

    Vox |

    Podcast |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Bismarck, North Dakota

    A North Dakota prison looks to Norway's prison model that focuses on prisoner rehabilitation rather than punishment. By giving offenders responsibility, private space, and access to the outside world, these prisons have found lower rates of recidivism and more success with rehabilitation.

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  • Teamwork promises to help improve mental health care in Lincoln County

    October 17, 2018 |

    The Western News |

    Text |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Libby, Montana

    Following the closure of the Western Montana Mental Health Center due to budget cuts to mental health care funding, Lincoln County established a mental health coalition. The coalition came up with a new system for dealing with patients who report to the emergency room for a mental health crisis. Now, many actors will play a part in giving care to mental health patients during a crisis and its aftermath.

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  • Istanbul Vending Machines Offer Subway Credit for Recycled Bottles and Cans

    October 17, 2018 |

    The New York Times |

    Text |

    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: Turkey, Istanbul

    In an attempt to lessen their role in contributing to waste, Istanbul has installed “reverse vending machines” at metro stations that incentivize recycling. For every plastic bottle or aluminum can inserted into the machine, public transportation users earn cash to redeem for trips.

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  • This professor wants to power Puerto Rico with a little help from Reddit

    October 17, 2018 |

    Grist |

    Text |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: Puerto Rico, San Juan

    After Hurricane Maria devastated much of Puerto Rico, much of the country was left without power and some were subsequently left sick due to fumes from generators. After receiving a call from a relative in his home county, Professor Monxo Lopez of New York City’s Hunter College was determined to create affordable solar for his home country.

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  • In Iowa, A Commitment To Make Prison Work Better For Women

    October 17, 2018 |

    NPR |

    Multi-Media |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Iowa

    At the Iowa Correctional Institution For Women officials are shifting how they deal with inmates, who have been punished at higher rates than inmates in men’s prisons for things like being disruptive. It’s part of a trend in 15 states called gender-responsive corrections that recognizes the role of trauma in many women’s lives and that they are less likely to be violent. It means more freedom to move around, no full strip searches and fewer punishments for minor violations.

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  • Why Oslo's 'greedy method' may be the answer to Utah's air pollution woes

    October 17, 2018 |

    Deseret News |

    Multi-Media |

    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: Norway, Oslo

    Faced with poor air quality, the city of Oslo instituted a set of policy measures that have resulted in a dramatic improvement. Many of these policies center around transportation including incentivizing the production and purchase of electric cars, reducing the number of cars in the city, and creating car-free zones.

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  • Teen's death leads to lasting suicide prevention project

    October 17, 2018 |

    Durango Herald |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Durango, Colorado

    Building connections between teenagers and their community is an important step in suicide prevention among youth. The CODY Project recruits adult and teenage volunteers to hold mental awareness training at 4-H club and other community meetings. The Project seeks to open up communication, working as a bridge between teens and community partners.

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