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Look who's helping your clothes make the transition to a warmer world

Laura Routh

February 20, 2017 |

Ensia |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States

The cotton industry is turning to a wide variety of innovations such as remote sensing, water regulation, no-till methods etc. in order to combat the varied and complex impacts climate change is having on it.

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Communities getting 'smart' on climate change

Cayte Bosler

August 16, 2022 |

Adirondack Explorer |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, New York

New York’s Climate Smart Communities program helps municipalities work to reduce local emissions by awarding them “points” for completing climate-conscious actions such as installing charging stations for electric vehicles or designating space for solar infrastructure. Each participating community forms a local task force to oversee its environmental efforts, and many receive technical assistance and support to help them apply for grants and coordinate documentation.

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Partnerships, not parachutes: How Indigenous knowledge and citizen science can enhance climate research

Chad Small

August 21, 2023 |

Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States

To fill gaps in climate data, some researchers are using a collaborative tactic known as “ethical space” to solicit and include Indigenous knowledge about climate change. Often, this results in improved conservation outcomes.

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Myanmar's Smart Farmers & Saving Mozambique's Forests

Russell Beard, Ndoni Khanyile

May 13, 2015 |

Al Jazeera |

Broadcast TV News |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: Myanmar, Yangon, Yangon Region

The effects of climate change, such as rising sea levels and hotter global temperatures, are already having drastic impact on many communities, especially the rural, agricultural regions of countries such as Myanmar (formerly Burma) and Mozambique. Earthrise explores how people in these communities are learning new skills, implementing new techniques, and are striving in every way possible to adapt to these environmental changes while creating hope for sustainable growth in the future.

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Dutch Aquatecture: Engineering a Future on the Water

Russell Beard

May 11, 2015 |

Al Jazeera |

Broadcast TV News |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: Netherlands

As climate change causes global sea levels to rise, nations around the world are increasingly concerned about threats to infrastructure and livelihoods. But the Dutch have been keeping the sea at bay for centuries using a variety of methods and technologies. Their designs and plans - such as floating buildings - may provide solutions for other countries looking to evolve and adapt to changing ocean levels.

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Kenyans turn to camels to cope with climate change

Andrea Dijkstra

April 24, 2017 |

Deutsche Welle (DW) |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Kenya, Isiolo, Nairobi

In agricultural communities across Kenya, global warming has led local farmers to turn to camels -- as an alternative to cows -- for dairy products both to feed their families and take to the local markets to sell. Furthermore, with an uptick in demand both regionally and nationally for camel milk, farmers are finding themselves with new purchasing power for various goods and services.

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Farming a warmer planet

Zack Colman

February 12, 2017 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Morocco, Ait Hssaine

Morocco is one of countless regions around the planet facing the challenges of climate change - as rivers dry up and temperatures increase, the livelihoods of millions stand at risk. But the country may serve as an example for how others can mitigate the damages. The government, entrepreneurial individuals, and local communities are making important changes in the face of global warming, from working to reforest arid regions to adapting which crops are planted so as to use less water and maintain "climate-smart" agricultural productivity.

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The Science of Fighting Wildfires Gets a Satellite Boost

Megan Molteni

September 11, 2017 |

Wired |

Multi-Media |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Canada

Climate change is only worsening the frequency and ferocity of forest fires. Projects such as researching what makes trees more susceptible to fires, and having satellites send images of fires as they happen, in order to help forest services react most effectively, are new ideas being researched and implemented.

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The little shrub making a big difference in rural Senegal

Cissokho Lassana

June 05, 2017 |

The New Humanitarian (formerly IRIN) |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Senegal, Passy Kaymor, Kaolack

As climate change has brought rising temperatures and more frequent droughts to much of Africa, some communities in Senegal are finding ways to survive by adapting their agricultural practices. Medicinal plants can be harvested more frequently and sold at higher prices than traditional millet and grain. The senna (Cassia) shrub in particular has allowed farmers, especially women, to sustain economic hope and prosperity, with the added benefit of improving the health of local villagers.

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"Carbon farming" good for the climate, farmers, and biodiversity

Erik Hoffner

July 28, 2016 |

Mongabay |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: Kenya, Nairobi

Deforestation, overgrazing, and increased carbon emissions are familiar challenges as climate change continues to threaten our food systems. Author Eric Toensmeier discusses how "carbon farming" - or practices such as agroforestry, improved annual crop rotation, and better grazing practices are not only good for farmers - increasing yields and reducing land degradation - but good for capturing carbon and environmental health overall. Toensmeier also discusses how to get more farmers to practice these methods: improved financial models, government support, and a certification system.

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