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  • When You're in a Carbon Hole, Stop Digging

    July 01, 2017 |

    Anthropocene Magazine |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Washington, District of Columbia

    The burning of coal for fuel is one of the world's largest contributors to CO2 emissions, and continues to worsen the detrimental effects of planetary warming. But while many feel hopeless in light of an administration that denies climate change and the billion-dollar companies that continue full steam ahead with mining and burning coal, a few clever individuals present a simple and straightforward solution: buy up the coal while it's still in the ground, and pay the government to keep it there.

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  • Let's Enjoy Walking for the Benefits of Better Health -- Smart Wellness Point Project

    June 30, 2017 |

    Japan for Sustainability |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Japan, Date, Fukushima

    Japan is a rapidly aging country. To help combat present and future ramifications it has implemented "Smart Wellness City Comprehensive Special Zones to Achieve Health and Longevity" to encourage and reward healthy living. So far it has resulted in citizens leading more active lives, BMI decreases for those who had a BMI of over 25, and lower medical costs.

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  • Smarter Design for Skid Row

    June 28, 2017 |

    Bloomberg CityLab |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

    Mitigating homelessness on Los Angeles' infamous "Skid Row" comprises myriad obstacles. But a collaboration between city officials, a USC architecture class project, and the Skid Row Housing Trust has responded with a multi-pronged solution in "pod-style" housing units. They have composed a cost-effective pre-fab design technology that eases their transportation, on-site construction and visual imposition on a neighborhood, while the pods' zoning classification as "congregant housing" minimizes the risk for local opposition to homeless support services on claims of structural or aesthetic noncompliance.

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  • The city that solved homelessness

    June 28, 2017 |

    Crosscut |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Austria, Vienna

    As Seattle deals with rapidly rising housing prices and an increase in the homeless population, the city is looking to Vienna, a city that has achieved success in the realm of affordable housing. “The Vienna Model” describes the mixture of ways Vienna has eradicated its homeless problem. By addressing factors underlying homelessness such as transit, aging, and ethnic tensions, the city has implemented government-sponsored social housing that is inclusive and sustainable.

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  • NYC's 'Green City Force'

    June 28, 2017 |

    NationSwell |

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    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    Green City Force has expanded to many of New York City's public housing projects with a two-pronged approach. Not only does this program help develop professional skills of and job opportunities for young adult residents with high school diplomas, but also simultaneously promotes environmentally sustainable living.

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  • A simple way to make Boston's subway a bit less chaotic

    June 26, 2017 |

    The Boston Globe |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Boston, Massachusetts

    In heavily populated cities like Boston, the crush of the rush hour commute on public transport can be chaotic. But a number of cities have discovered a fairly easy way to significantly improve the flow of passengers getting on and off the subway: painting simple cues on the platforms indicating where passengers are meant to gather. Boston looks to replicate the successful "stand aside boxes" of cities like New York and Montreal.

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  • Community Power Offers Fukushima a Brighter, Cleaner Future

    June 19, 2017 |

    Shareable |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Japan, Aizu, Fukushima

    Once a household name across the world for the disaster caused by the 2011 earthquake and nuclear disaster, Fukushima is on the path to revitalization. Locals in Fukushima are working to dispel any myths left behind in order to move the city and people forward through sustainable practices. Dubbed as "community power," these community members have taken significant steps to bring new energy options to the region.

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  • How Tampa Turned a Dead Zone Into a Downtown

    June 15, 2017 |

    Politico |

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    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Tampa, Florida

    Tampa's downtown used to be an industrial wasteland. After six mayors, 40 years, and half a billion dollars of investment later, the city's downtown is thriving. That's just the tip of the iceberg, as Strategic Property Partners is investing $3 billion in development in the next ten years for hotels, offices, and apartments. The University of South Florida is also working with developers as an anchor institution to support more growth.

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  • U-Haul Invests in New England Wild Spaces

    June 15, 2017 |

    Triple Pundit |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, Success, New Hampshire

    U-Haul and supermarket supplier C&S Wholesale Grocers are striving to help offset their wood use by increasing donations to The Conservation Fund. This partnership has led to the promotion of the conservation of the Success Pond and its surrounding forest, the establishment of newly planted trees, and a significant investment in land easements that will restore and protect native habitats.

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  • The Dutch Have Solutions to Rising Seas. The World Is Watching.

    June 15, 2017 |

    The New York Times |

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    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: Netherlands, Rotterdam

    Rotterdam is increasingly threatened by climate change and the rising water levels that accompany it. Yet instead of building barriers, city officials are choosing to work with the water to help it flow through the city, via the nationwide 'Room for the River' project. This innovation, among others, such as the construction of parking lots that double as emergency reservoirs, embodies Rotterdam’s larger commitment to connect “water management with social welfare and neighborhood improvements.”

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