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  • Now he slings ice cream, instead of cocaine; ShopRite finds talent in former drug dealers

    March 07, 2017 |

    The Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia Media Network) |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Most employers might not hire former inmates, but one grocery store in Philadelphia is looking to do just that. Brown Store’s Inc. has made it a company mission to hire people out of prison. Employment is an important factor to keep former inmates from returning to prison.

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  • Cable Cars Are Changing the World

    March 07, 2017 |

    How We Get to Next |

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    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: Colombia, Medellín

    In what was once a violent neighborhood ruled by drug cartels and fear, prosperity and community are now blossoming in Medellin, thanks to an effective new form of public transportation: cable cars. The gondola system has allowed those neighborhoods on the steep slopes surrounding the city center - those which were not accessible by traditional rail systems and which suffered severe vehicle traffic congestion - to link to the rest of the city, improving job opportunities, access to basic and emergency services, and more.

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  • A beneficial way to dispose of the Sierra's lost trees: Use them for energy

    March 07, 2017 |

    Los Angeles Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

    What do you do with 102 million dead trees, strewn across the Sierra Nevada’s forests? According to California’s Forest Service, something productive; previously left to stand in place and risk spreading fire at a much faster rate, the trees are now being used to produce energy. Though this solution had been tested in the 1990s and was found to produce more environmental harm than good, a few small, innovative companies are now working to extract energy through an environmentally sound method.

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  • Air pollution: New attempts to tackle Cairo's black cloud

    March 07, 2017 |

    BBC |

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    Response Location: Egypt, Cairo

    For many years, the city of Cairo has been dealing with dense smog, known as the "black cloud," that covers the city. This air pollution was initially set off by farmers burning surplus crops, but now is the cause of 42% of the nation's air pollution, according to the Egyptian Environment Ministry. Now, the government is taking action to fight against the smog with new programs and fees, aided by the inventions created by members of the Cairo community.

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  • How trade unions pulled the brakes on Uber's bid to enter Tokyo

    March 07, 2017 |

    Equal Times |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Japan

    Japan’s taxi unions don’t work together normally, but they are finding common cause as ride-sharing platforms such as Uber threaten to pull down wages for all drivers. In 2016, the unions banded together and organized a rally and public campaign, successfully pushing the government to oppose ride-sharing and maintain existing taxi regulations, at least in Japan’s major cities.

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  • Dinheiro que dá em árvore

    March 07, 2017 |

    InfoAmazonia |

    Multi-Media |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: Brazil, Mato Grosso

    O especial multimídia mostra como agricultores familiares, técnicos ambientais e governantes ajudam o Brasil a produzir alimentos e a recuperar a floresta amazônica na região do Mato Grosso.

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  • Small Town, Big Success With Reentry Program

    March 06, 2017 |

    Next City |

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    Response Location: United States, New Castle, Pennsylvania

    Jail-to-Jobs, a program with one employee, has helped more than 260 formerly incarcerated people find full-time jobs. Created by a district attorney who saw former felons struggling to be considered for openings, the program links local companies with insurance and support in order to promote hiring.

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  • This county slashed sugary drink sales

    March 06, 2017 |

    CNN |

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    Response Location: United States, Maryland

    With rates of childhood obesity increasing around the county, Howard County, Maryland, launched a three-year media campaign to combat sugary drink sales. After looking at data, researchers conclude that soda sales in the area have reduced by nearly 20%. The effort is one of the first of its kind, mirroring efforts to reduce tobacco consumption.

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  • طالبة تطور اختراعا فاز بجائزة دولية لمكافحة السحب السوداء في مصر

    March 06, 2017 |

    BBC |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: Egypt

    توصلت طالبة إلى طريقة للاستجابة لتلوث الهواء في مصر الناجم جزئيًا عن حرق مزارعين لقش الأرز. إذ لاحظت أن درجة حرارة حرق النفايات الزراعية هي ذاتها التي تستخدم عند تقطير المياه، وثم يمكن معالجة الغازات المنبعثة من العملية لإنتاج وقود حيوي، وسماد، وفيتامين ب وطاقة كهرومائية.

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  • 'To focus on young adults who are in prison is very cutting edge'

    March 05, 2017 |

    The Connecticut Mirror |

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    Response Location: United States, Connecticut

    The state of Connecticut is partnering with the Vera Institute of Justice to creating a new model of incarceration for young people ages 18 to 25. That state has created four integration centers to help inmates transition back to the community and opened a unit for young male prisoners who are mentored by those serving life sentences. They engage in circle-based conversations daily to promote communication and curtail conflict within the correctional center.

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