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Chile's greenest town? What Finland can learn from La Pintana

Erika Benke

May 19, 2020 |

BBC |

Video |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: Chile, La Pintana

The Chilean town of La Pintana recycles and reuses everything in a circular economy which repurposes items that otherwise go to waste. La Pintana has reduced carbon emissions by 80 percent and is committed to minimizing waste despite the high costs of the programs.

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Regresa la Bundesliga: ¿cómo se juega al fútbol en tiempos de coronavirus?

Emlyn Begley

May 17, 2020 |

BBC |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Germany

El fútbol de élite alemán volvió a la acción el 16 de mayo. Es el primer país en reiniciar los deportes de élite en el hemisferio occidental, y la NBA, la MLB y más ligas deportivas profesionales de todo el mundo están estudiando sus 50 páginas de "protocolo de coronavirus". Este artículo explica cómo funciona.

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How 'overreaction' made Vietnam a virus success

Anna Jones

May 15, 2020 |

BBC |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Vietnam

Vietnam's approach to handling the Covid-19 pandemic prioritized prevention over eradication which, so far, has helped the country avoid virus-caused deaths. Although the restriction in places, such as quarantine facilities, are aggressive and may not work in other countries, some public health experts commend the approach saying, "it's better to overreact."

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Why does Germany have such a low number of deaths from Covid-19?

Kavita Puri

May 14, 2020 |

BBC |

Podcast |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: Germany

Since the COVID-19 pandemic started, Germany has seen some of the lowest death rates in the world. Reasons behind that rate have been attributed to the widespread, accessible testing and subsequent quarantining of individuals who test positive, as well as the country’s health care capacity and infrastructure. While a success story right now, there is worry that the immediate wins may lead to relaxing on protocol and a second wave.

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The breath of life

Ruth Evans

May 12, 2020 |

BBC |

Podcast |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: Uganda

Scientists from Uganda and Australia have worked together to come up with a device that produces oxygen without the use of electricity. Although this solution was originally intended to help address the high rate of children suffering from pneumonia, it is now also relevant for those suffering from respiratory issues due to COVID-19, especially in rural areas.

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Coronavirus: How South Korea 'crushed' the curve

Laura Bicker

May 10, 2020 |

BBC |

Broadcast TV Programs |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: South Korea

South Korea has effectively crushed the curve in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic by using extensive tracking and tracing on its citizens. Using a combination of GPS tracking, monitoring CCTV footage, and even checking bank accounts to see where people visited, the government released that information publicly to track those who tested positive and warn those who might be at risk. Acknowledged as an invasion of privacy, it has also kept the country out of lockdown.

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Sweden's male-only supper clubs...for feminists

Maddy Savage

May 04, 2020 |

BBC |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Sweden

Private dinners for only men to discuss notions of feminism and toxic masculinity have been picking up in interest across Sweden. What started in earnest following a string of assaults against women in 2016 has now become more commonplace after the #MeToo movement. Male participants testify to how comforting it is to be able to talk these issues out amongst men and figure out the best ways to act with people that they don't know as well as their own group of friends. The program now has served thousands of men across Sweden and is also publishing online guides for anyone to set up similar conversations.

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Surfing for a better life

Richard Kenny, Lily Freeston

May 04, 2020 |

BBC |

Video |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: South Africa, Cape Town, Western Cape

A program in Cape Town, South Africa is helping children learn life skills and provide mental health resources through 'surf therapy.' The program called Waves for Change starts each session with some grounding meditation and energizing chants in order to prepare the group before they venture out into the sea, which for some kids was a prior source of fear. For many kids, this has been a way to learn to communicate better and a chance to improve their self-esteem.

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The best trees to reduce air pollution

Vittoria Traverso

May 04, 2020 |

BBC |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Canada, Oakville, Ontario

New technology is helping urban planners and developers better identify which trees could help cities reduce air pollution. In Ontario, the city of Oakville adopted a new software that resulted in planners halting the planting of one type of tree after learning it had little benefit on the air quality, while another digital tool designed in London is helping citizens determine which plants help remove particulate matter.

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How do you build a city for a pandemic?

Harriet Constable

April 26, 2020 |

BBC |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

Major populated cities such as New York and London were once regarded as "death traps," but a series of deadly outbreaks led to structural changes that worked to improve the public health outcomes for those living there. From sewer systems to therapeutic gardens, the health of those living in cities has improved in a variety of ways, however, that has not stopped densely populated areas from turning into hotspots for coronavirus. To address this, local governments are experimenting with even more structural changes such as turning city streets into walking and biking paths.

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