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  • How using ‘oasis' models can fight drought and urban heat effect

    Replacing nonfunctional grass lawns that require excessive amounts of water with a mix of desert plants and a few plants that need more water can help save water and keep cities like Las Vegas cool.

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  • DC receives funds to help homeless students. Why are so many schools missing out?

    The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act of 1987 allows the U.S. Department of Education to provide states, including D.C., funding to support equal access to public education for homeless children and their families. McKinney-Vento dollars are often scarce, so other solutions, like The American Rescue Plan and creative efforts from educators, are also helping students and families in need access the necessary resources to get an education.

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  • Haihuwa Lafiya: Preventing Maternal Mortality in Jigawa State One Trip at a Time

    The Maternal and Neonatal Emergency Transport Scheme helps to increase access to healthcare services for women and newborns in rural areas through its informal transport/ambulance service. There are currently 2,500 registered drivers with the program willing to transport those in need of care and they serve about 70-90 women in labor each month.

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  • At the heart of sanity and support, a youth community leads the way

    The Toosdei Space provides people with a safe, judgment-free platform to express themselves, talk about their stresses and struggles, and get support. Members meet in person and communicate on WhatsApp, Twitter, and Discord to talk about a range of topics and issues from politics to relationships to mental health and social pressures.

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  • How to Reach New Asian American Voters? Local Groups and Languages

    In Philadelphia, organizations such as Asian Americans United, Southeast Asian Mutual Assistance Association Coalition, and Asian Pacific Islander Political Alliance spearheaded voter registration and education efforts in Asian American communities, offering resources, outreach, and election day assistance in voters' native languages. The Asian Pacific Island Political Alliance reached more than 62,000 voters in 15 languages, and Asian American turnout likely helped sway Pennsylvania's tight Senate race, with roughly 74 percent of the demographic casting their ballots for Democrats.

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  • Can Spanish and English speakers thrive in the same city?

    Emporia Spanish Speakers was founded to encourage English-speaking residents to interact with and welcome their Spanish-speaking neighbors by making an effort to learn the language. The initiative has since grown to offer instruction for elementary-aged children, as well as a program for business owners who want to better serve Spanish-speaking customers, and members of the local Latino community say the programs have helped create a more inclusive environment in Emporia.

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  • Home in Mooresville opens its doors to offer hope to women and children without a home

    Hope of Mooresville takes a non-judgemental approach to help women and children experiencing homelessness by providing a safe, dignified space to live in while helping them find permanent housing and employment.

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  • Blue bonds: A market solution to the climate crisis?

    Through "debt swaps" and blue bonds, The Nature Conservancy helps governments trade high-interest debt for new debt with lower payments to free up funds for environmental action projects. A recent debt swap in Barbados resulted in $50 million in savings for the country, which is now being put toward protecting its oceans.

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  • How this Texas election official is winning voters' trust

    In an effort to minimize disruptions from impassioned poll watchers, one Texas county enhanced transparency by offering tours of the elections office, installing large TV screens to broadcast the tabulation process, publicly posting often-requested information online, and hosting workshops to walk residents through every step of election procedures. The county has been praised for its approach and the 2022 midterm election went off without any outbursts from voting activists.

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  • Solar-powered town shines on as powerful Hurricane Ian damages surrounding areas

    Babcock Ranch, Florida, weathered Hurricane Ian with minimal damage and full power because of development decisions like installing solar power, underground infrastructure, and building every building above code.

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