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The Green Miles

Gabriel Popkin, Jahi Chikwendiu

February 13, 2020 |

The Washington Post |

Multi-Media |

Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Kentucky

After strip-mining for coal devastated Kentucky’s forests and planting grass didn’t revive Appalachia’s ecosystems, a federal employee reversed course and spearheaded an ambitious reforestation effort. By planting trees on used mine land, Patrick Angel and his nonprofit Green Forests Work are providing employment for out-of-work miners and are helping prevent frequent flooding. They have planted more than 187 million trees on about 275,000 acres of former min

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How America's shrinking cities can 'rightsize'

Matt Krupnick

February 13, 2020 |

The Guardian |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States

Once-bustling cities contend with population decline by rethinking their use of space for those who remain. Baltimore, New Bedford, and Youngstown have implemented strategies that range from knocking down abandoned houses and factories to developing community gardens and creating public waterfront spaces. Racial and class tensions have arisen when choosing where to spend limited government funding.

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Sisters of Medical Missionaries of Mary provide free surgery to fistula patients

Kelechukwu Iruoma

February 13, 2020 |

Global Sisters Report |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Uyo, Akwa Ibom

In Nigeria, many women who develop fistulas don't seek help due to lack of access to quality health care in the region, but Sisters of Medical Missionaries of Mary have opened a free clinic to help fill the gap. The clinic not only provides necessary medical procedures but also conducts regular community outreach campaigns to identify women who may be suffering and educate others how to identify and prevent the condition.

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The Bitter Side of Cocoa Production

Teresa Carr

February 13, 2020 |

Sapiens |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: Dominican Republic

Carla Martin is an anthropologist at Harvard University, who also founded the Nine Cacao and Chocolate Institute — a nonprofit that brings together industry professionals, academics, and producers to share insights and discuss the challenges of producing chocolate. Cocoa production historically has participated in questionable labor practices, unfair wages, and tropical deforestation, so through her workshops, Martin aims to empower the workers along the supply chain to ensure their voices are heard through the process.

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Solving crimes, acing tests, building bridges. What this Fresno school program does right

Monica Velez

February 13, 2020 |

The Fresno Bee |

Multi-Media |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, California

A career technical education program in California exposes children to work in fields including biotechnology, business, marketing, and psychology, and has been shown to improve test scores. The twist? The program is run and funded jointly by two districts with widely varying socioeconomic demographics.

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What Would 'Housing as a Human Right' Look Like in California?

Molly Solomon

February 12, 2020 |

KQED |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Wisconsin

Although activists in California are currently arguing a case to make housing a human right, other states and counties have already successfully implemented this tactic. In one county in Wisconsin, housing as a human right has allowed county officials "to budget for homeless services, create an affordable housing fund, and open the county’s first homeless navigation system."

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Veterans with PTSD have found physical activity is an effective treatment

Rachel Phillips, Jonathan Messiha, Sara Abbott

February 12, 2020 |

Cronkite News - Arizona PBS |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Phoenix, Arizona

To help veterans struggling to overcome post-traumatic stress disorder, the Phoenix VA Health Care System has started using sports and outdoor recreation as a means of therapy. Although it does not replace medications or act as a cure-all, this practice has been shown to reduce symptoms and can lead to a reduction in medications.

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The Coral Ark That Hopes to Save Florida's Ailing Reefs

Sabrina Imbler

February 12, 2020 |

Atlas Obscura |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

The Coral Rescue Project is trying to save coral reefs, and their newest tool is a series of arks at Nova Southeastern University that will house and study corals that are under threat of a mysterious carribean disease. So far, they have collected 1,747 colonies and are storing them in the arks and at zoos across the U.S.The hope is that ultimately, the reefs can be restored to their ocean home in Florida.

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Marin ‘Safe Harbor' program creates model for marinas

Libby Leyden

February 12, 2020 |

Half Moon Bay Review |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Half Moon Bay, California

California coastal towns address homelessness by supporting individuals who live on their boats - and those who want to move back to land. While many counties destroy or condemn boats that have been anchored long-term, areas like Half Moon Bay and Marin county work with individuals who want to find stable housing.

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In solving high costs of childcare, Alberta should look to Quebec

Jennifer Henderson

February 12, 2020 |

St. Albert Today |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Canada, Quebec, Quebec

By expanding childcare access and reducing costs, Quebec has seen a steep increase in the percentage of women actively involved in its workforce. Could this system, which has been financially sustainable as a result of the increase in the number of employees paying taxes, work in other parts of Canada?

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