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How Utah can control dust from the Great Salt Lake — and why it will cost lots of money

Leia Larson

October 10, 2022 |

The Salt Lake Tribune |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

To prevent particulate matter air pollution from the dried-out Owens Lakebed, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power used a myriad of measures including shallow flooding, tillage, laying gravel, and planting managed vegetation.

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Chicago's dirty secret: lead in municipal drinking water remains the greatest threat in communities of color

Mackenzie Tatananni

April 20, 2023 |

ILLatinoNews.com (Illinois Latino News) |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

Chicago’s Equity Lead Service Line Replacement Program is designed to help homeowners replace outdated water lines that can lead to contaminated drinking water, but only 280 lines have been replaced in the past two years in contrast to the city’s goal of 650. Homeowners report that the application process is inaccessible and inefficient, and an analysis by The Guardian found that roughly 10 percent of tests across four zip codes had contamination levels above the EPA’s guideline for taking action.

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The Cheap, Clever Promise of 'Water ATMs'

Geetanjali Krishna

January 15, 2024 |

Reasons to be Cheerful |

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Response Location: India, Warangal, Telangana

The nonprofit Safe Water Network is training entrepreneurs in India to treat and filter water so they can run water ATMs. These businesses supply safe drinking water to communities that lack access to it for about half the price of any other option.

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An Ancient Desert-Dwelling Culture Embraces Hydroponics

Vandana K

July 28, 2023 |

Reasons to be Cheerful |

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Response Location: India, Ghantiyali, Rajasthan

A nonprofit in India focused on supporting farmers, Urmul Seemant Samiti, is helping pastoralists transition to using hydroponics to grow fodder for their livestock amid increasing droughts. Alongside hydroponic fodder startup Hydrogreens, the organization trains pastoralists to use sprinkler systems to create fog that waters their indoor crops.

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Low drowning toll in Northland due to local solutions

Peter de Graaf

January 08, 2024 |

RNZ |

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Response Location: New Zealand

A collaboration between Water Safety New Zealand, Surf Lifesaving New Zealand and the Coastguard has reduced the rate of drownings by nearly 80% in a year. Focusing on drowning hotspots, the team educates local residents on boat and water safety, providing courses that encourage locals to prioritize safety in and near the water.

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Using less of the Colorado River takes a willing farmer and $45 million in federal funds

Alex Hager Heather Sackett

May 30, 2024 |

KUNC |

Radio |

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Response Location: United States

A federally-funded water conservation program, the System Conservation Pilot Program, is paying farmers in the Upper Colorado River Basin to not use the river’s water during the irrigation season. Leaving their fields dry for the program can earn them more money than they would get from growing crops.

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Green Fuels Are Accelerating Shipping Decarbonization

Sarah Sax

March 27, 2024 |

Time Magazine |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States

Companies in the shipping industry are using green hydrogen as “low-carbon” fuel to reduce their carbon dioxide emissions. It’s created by using renewable energy to split water into hydrogen and oxygen, then mixing the hydrogen with green methanol or ammonia.

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Restoring Hong Kong's oyster reefs, one abandoned oyster farm at a time

Peter Yeung

December 30, 2022 |

Mongabay |

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Response Location: China, Hong Kong

Conservationists in Hong Kong are restoring oyster reefs by refurbishing abandoned oyster farms and creating habitat along the coasts. Their work is increasing the oyster population and providing habitat for numerous other forms of marine life. They hope the oysters will act as filters to help clean the water, too.

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Bangladesh farmers swap rice for vegetables as water dries up

Mosabber Hossain

December 27, 2022 |

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Response Location: Bangladesh, Rajshahi

Farmers in Bangladesh are dealing with a lack of groundwater by growing vegetables instead of rice because they require less water and bring in more income.

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At Sahara's edge, old habits protect crops from new climate

Jack Thompson

January 19, 2024 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

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Response Location: Senegal, Ndiob

Farmers in Ndiob, Senegal, have returned to an ancient technique called zaï to combat drought, use less fertilizer, and increase their yields. Zaï involves drilling holes in the soil so rainwater can fill them and soak into the land instead of running off.

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