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  • How farmworkers in Washington state got lawmakers' attention

    February 04, 2025 |

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    Response Location: United States, Washington

    Each year, farmworkers in Washington state gather for a people’s tribunal where they share their stories about the injustices they face on the job and advocate for policies to improve working conditions. In addition to supporters, the tribunal is attended by legislative staffers and sometimes elected representatives, and the tribunal’s findings have helped usher in new protections for workers, including guaranteed overtime pay and mandated cooling breaks in extreme heat.

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  • London saw a surprising benefit to fining high-polluting cars: More active kids

    September 17, 2024 |

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    Response Location: United Kingdom, London

    After a clean air zone was created in London, where vehicles have to pay a daily fee to enter unless they meet strict pollution standards, more young students in the area began walking and biking to school.

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  • 8 years into America's e-scooter experiment, what have we learned?

    April 15, 2024 |

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    Response Location: United States

    E-scooters have struggled to find their footing since spreading across the United States as an eco-friendly transportation option. Companies like Lime are looking for ways to increase rider safety and ensure the scooters are as sustainable as possible.

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