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How Nigeria's seed regulator is fighting fake seed

Samuel Akpan

January 30, 2020 |

The Nigerian News |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Abuja

The Nigerian government is cracking down on fake seed peddlers by enacting a system that detects fraudulent bags of seeds and removes them from distribution. The technology places a scratch code with a unique, one-time PIN on the bag of seed to help users identify the authenticity of the product.

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Comment la Corse a réduit par six les feux de forêts depuis les années 1980

Amaury Lelu

January 30, 2020 |

We Demain |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: France, Corsica

En asséchant la végétation, le changement climatique entraîne une augmentation du danger météorologique de feux de forêts. Depuis les années 1980, ces feux ont été réduits par 6 en Corse. Le résultat d’un travail de prévention et de gestion des risques mené par les sapeurs forestiers, qui peuvent compter sur l’aide des citoyens et les technologies de l’Université de Corse.

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‘IKEA, but for Parks' Project Streamlines Community Green Space Development

Hannah Chinn

January 30, 2020 |

Next City |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Vacant lots in the city are being greened with an idea dubbed “IKEA, but for parks” which provides preassembled options to create parks in vacant lots. Community members are given layout and design options to choose from based on how the neighborhood decides to utilize their empty lots. Residents are then provided with supplies and training to build and maintain a public green space. The model allows for efficiency and speed while promoting civic participation.

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An Atlanta Church and a Theater Nonprofit Find Sanctuary Together

Adina Solomon

January 29, 2020 |

Next City |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, College Park, Georgia

Collaborations can breathe new life into community churches. In College Park, Georgia, the College Park First United Methodist Church entered into a partnership with PushPush, a theater nonprofit formerly located in the metro Atlanta area. The partnership came about with the help of Good Spaces, a socially-minded real estate development organization.

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Soulardarity: A community's success in energy democracy

Brooke Bowser

January 29, 2020 |

Planet Forward |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Highland Park, Michigan

After DTE Energy removed streetlights from Highland Park, Michigan when utility bills went unpaid, local residents teamed up to form Soulardarity, a community-owned organization that installs solar-powered street lights throughout the city. The lights are more cost-effective, but beyond that, Soulardarity offers a platform for residents to join the environmental justice movement in advocating for more clean energy options for their neighborhoods and at scale.

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How a Cincinnati manufacturer is changing lives & slashing turnover

Katie Ellington

January 29, 2020 |

Richland Source |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Cincinnati, Ohio

At Nehemiah Manufacturing, more than 80% of the employees are "second-chance" workers: people with a criminal record, a history of drug abuse, and such. Not only does the company bring more jobs to the city of Cincinnati, but it also connects employees with resources in the community, such as job training, housing assistance, food assistance, or mental-health counseling. Turnover rate is only 15%, and employees themselves describe how the job changed their lives.

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Le Petit Vélo jaune : la bonne voisine du bon parent

Julie Luong

January 29, 2020 |

Alter Échos |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: Belgium, Bruxelles

A travers un accompagnement sous forme de binômes "parent-bénévoles", cette association bruxelloise accompagne les parents pour éviter que les difficultés du quotidien n'abîment ou ne ne rompent le lien familial.

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Young farmers apply ancient agroforestry practices in the heart of Sardinia

Monica Pelliccia

January 29, 2020 |

Mongabay |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Italy, Desulo, Sardinia

Sardinia's vast forests are seeing the comeback of an ancient farming practice known as silvopasture which has potential as a climate solution. The ancient technique combines trees with forage plants and livestock and even results in uniquely flavored cheese. The technique has also kept people from leaving the countryside in search of jobs, allowing the next generation to carry on the family business while simultaneously combatting climate change.

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How Finland starts its fight against fake news in primary schools

Jon Henley

January 29, 2020 |

The Guardian |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Finland, Helinski

Building successful resistance to fake information begins with primary education. Finland’s national school curriculum encourages information and media literacy along with critical thinking. The pilot program consists of training teachers, journalists, civil servants, and others in information literacy. The curriculum emphasizes three categories of fake news: misinformation (mistakes), disinformation (lies), and malformation (conspiracies).

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High School Starts At 3 p.m. For These Michigan Students

Kevin Lavery

January 28, 2020 |

NPR |

Multi-Media |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Lansing, Michigan

In Lansing, Michigan, one high school gives students the option to take classes from 3 to 8 p.m., outside of the standard school day. This allows students to hold part-time jobs or internships, fulfill other responsibilities outside classes, and even get more sleep.

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