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  • Getting books from the U.S. feeds these students' love of reading

    June 07, 2018 |

    PBS NewsHour |

    Broadcast TV News |

    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, Atlanta, Georgia

    An organization called Books for Africa collects donations of books from all over the country to send to schools in Rwanda. Books for Africa has sent over 41 million books over the past 30 years to 53 different countries. Students at one of the schools receiving the books in Rwanda say they enjoy reading because it helps them improve their vocabulary and learn about American culture, but they also wish they could receive more books about Africa.

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  • Climate Change Can Be Reversed by Turning Air Into Gasoline

    June 07, 2018 |

    The Atlantic |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Canada, Squamish, British Columbia

    A professor at Harvard may be on the path to being able to transform carbon dioxide into useable fuel, thus changing the game for the rapidly warming planet. By leveraging already existing technology, the professor and his company Carbon Engineering have already piloted the methodology and are looking for ways to scale-up production.

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  • The Restaurant Chain With Nothing But Food Waste On The Menu

    June 07, 2018 |

    The Huffington Post |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Netherlands

    To play a part towards the reduction of food waste, especially that which was being perpetrated by his own store, grocery store manager Bart Roetert decided to pitch an idea to the Netherlands grocery chain owner Albert Heijn. With the support and financial backing securing, he and two colleagues launched Instock - a niche startup restaurant that serves meals only made from surplus food.

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  • How movie stars conquered the ‘gig economy'

    June 07, 2018 |

    Politico |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States

    For contingent workers in what is often called the "gig economy," securing access to benefits, retirement, and other markers of job security can be a struggle. However, the success of the Screen Actors Guild and other labor unions for those in the entertainment industry in the 20th century might provide a useful framework for organizing for a 21st century labor market.

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  • Restorative Flames: Igniting Oregon Forests

    June 07, 2018 |

    University of Oregon |

    Video |

    Under 3 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Ashland, Oregon

    With climate change warming the planet, wildfires are becoming an increasingly worrisome issue. In Ashland, Oregon, fire crews are working to reintroduce fire to forests through prescribed burns in order to mitigate the growth of wildfires and make the forest healthier.

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  • Domestic violence: Police failed to ask 11 questions that might have saved Anako Lumumba

    June 06, 2018 |

    Burlington Free Press |

    Multi-Media |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Burlington, Vermont

    Lethality assessments have proven effective at avoiding domestic violence homicides and such a tool might have saved a Vermont woman who was murdered. The 11 questions help victims understand the danger they are in and also help law enforcement connect them with services. But officers in many counties in Vermont are either not using the tool or not doing it systematically even though an advocacy organization has pushed for its implementation and even when police chiefs embrace its use.

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  • Will Ride-Sharing Replace Traditional School Buses?

    June 06, 2018 |

    U.S. News & World Report |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Denver, Colorado

    In Colorado and California, innovative new ride share platforms are gradually replacing traditional yellow school buses in order to reduce travel time for students and knock down some of the barriers that exacerbate inequalities in school choice programs. Based on pilots, "Success Express," "Uber for Kids," and "SchoolPool" are researching funding sources and the appropriate combination of private and public involvement. One app CEO noted, "the use of specialized ride-sharing services for kids is on its way to becoming a mainstream behavior for both families and schools."

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  • For Survivors Of Domestic Abuse In Papua New Guinea, Volunteers Offer Safe Havens

    June 06, 2018 |

    NPR |

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    Response Location: Papua New Guinea

    Volunteer advocates in Papua New Guinea are trained by the United Nations to be human rights defenders and are crucial links for women facing abuse to help them navigate through legal proceedings to get protection. In a country where many officials are bribed and women have few resources to get help, the defenders are usually their only route to escape. It's dangerous work but when it works by coordinating many sectors it's effective.

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  • How a novel wireless technology is helping conserve wildlife, fight pollution, save farmers money and more

    June 06, 2018 |

    Ensia |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Tanzania

    In Tanzania, low-power wide-area networks (LPWAN) are a form of telecommunications technology that have the power to potentially stop poachers in their tracks when coupled with geolocation sensors. The application doesn't stop there, however, as others throughout the world are finding other proactive uses for this wireless technology advancement.

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  • From Tele-Psychiatry to Collaboration, Ohio Tries to Reach its Mental Health Deserts

    June 06, 2018 |

    WKSU |

    Radio |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Ohio

    There aren’t enough medical health care professionals to go around in Ohio—especially not in rural areas. Telepsychiatry is filling the void for residents of what the state is calling “mental health deserts,” though some say the services are too impersonal. The state is working towards increased collaborative care, where teams of medical professionals are led by one psychiatrist.

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