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  • Giant plastic 'berg blocks Indonesian river

    April 19, 2018 |

    BBC |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Indonesia, Bandung

    Plastic waste has become a monumental problem throughout Indonesia, with residents of the country accustomed to throwing their trash into rivers, ditches and streams. Various efforts are underway to change this habit that include giving money to those that recycle correctly, but in the short term, the government has assigned army personnel to help clean up the rivers.

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  • The peace talks with a difference

    April 19, 2018 |

    BBC |

    Broadcast TV News |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: Israel

    In the People's Peace Talks, ordinary people from Israel and Palestine come together for five hours in a room to reach a peace agreement, without the presence of politicians. With no communication between the two governments, one academic is trying a new tactic by engaging the public in the negotiation process. Despite some shortcomings of a simulation, the ideas generated may be part of a real solution in the future.

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  • Problem-Solving Prizes

    April 16, 2018 |

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    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: United Kingdom

    Cash prizes push people to solve all sorts of problems. Advancements in aircraft and spacecraft in particular have came out of public innovation challenges.

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  • The Town Trying to Cure Loneliness

    April 10, 2018 |

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    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: England, Frome, Somerset

    To combat the growing epidemic of loneliness among senior citizens, Frome, England is utilizing a network of family physicians, community volunteers, and social clubs. The multi-pronged approach involves multiple referrals to connect senior citizens with activities that can ultimately positively impact their health, resulting in steep decline in the cost of emergency hospital admissions.

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  • Taking Out the Space Trash

    March 27, 2018 |

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    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: United Kingdom, Surrey

    An international effort will deploy new technology to remove space debris that threatens satellite technology. Scientists developed an innovative net and harpoon system that will trap debris.

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  • How to Help Homeless People in Hospital

    March 20, 2018 |

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    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: England, London

    The “pathways” model of care brings together a multi-discipline team to improve the care of homeless patients in-hospital by addressing immediate needs and ensuring that they are not discharged without a place to stay.

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  • The chewing gum you don't mind stuck to your shoe Audio icon

    March 06, 2018 |

    BBC |

    Multi-Media |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United Kingdom, Winchester, Greater London

    Did you know that the main ingredient in most chewing gum is a synthetic rubber, which resembles a close relationship to plastic? "It's called polyisobutylene," explains Anna Bullus, a British designer, "the same stuff you find in the inner tube of bicycle wheels." After realizing this, Anna decided to embark on a mission to recycle used chewing gum as a means of cleaning up the streets. What resulted was a way to create everyday products that include at least 20% gum, while simultaneously saving institutions money on what otherwise would have gone toward cleanup efforts.

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  • My Perfect Country: Canada

    February 18, 2018 |

    BBC |

    Radio |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: Canada, Vancouver

    Canada is paving the way in marine solutions, but they didn't get there without failure first. After decades of overfishing, the country is experimenting with a sustainable commercial fishing catch-share system that has relied on quotas, leading to a full retention, fully monitored fishery.

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  • Improvising Your Way Out of Anxiety

    February 13, 2018 |

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    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: Canada, Toronto

    Improvisational comedy teaches people to listen, act quickly on their feet, and be unafraid to make mistakes. An improv class in Toronto geared towards people who struggle to manage anxiety has found that these skills—which promote trust, connection, and confidence—has been beneficial for participants.

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  • My Perfect Country: Nepal

    February 11, 2018 |

    BBC |

    Radio |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: Nepal

    In Nepal, a revolutionary volunteer program called the “Female Community Health Volunteers” has led the country to drastically decline the number of women that die giving childbirth. Over 50,000 volunteers look after pregnant women and inform them of how to take care of themselves. “Between 1991 and 2011, it has seen an 80% decline in the number of women dying in pregnancy, during labour and after childbirth.”

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