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  • The mangrove forests protecting the Pearl River delta: a photo journey

    October 16, 2020 |

    China Dialogue |

    Photojournalism |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: Hong Kong

    The Mai Po Nature Reserve in Hong Kong shows how the protection of mangrove forests is possible. These ecosystems are seen as a way to combat the effects of climate change since the forests can help prevent flood damage and store carbon. Yet, urban development, overfishing, and aquaculture pollution continue to threaten the recovery of mangrove forests in this region.

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  • Fiji's Climate Champion Speaks Up for Women in the Wake of Cyclones

    August 08, 2017 |

    News Deeply |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Fiji, Burenitu, Viti Levu

    After a huge cyclone devastated a remote Fijian village, Eta Tuvuki worked to open communication channels between women and public officials. Her efforts are not only making women's voices heard, but they allow for the dispersal of critical information during disasters.

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  • In Australia, drought dried up farm jobs — so government became the employer

    December 24, 2018 |

    Apolitical |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: Australia, Victoria

    As climate change has led to more frequent droughts and volatile weather in Australia, climate-dependent jobs like farming are increasingly imperiled. In response, the Australian state government of Victoria launched its Drought Employment Program, which puts underemployed farm workers back to work on environmental or cultural projects of high priority for the community. These projects, like land regeneration, also help farm workers develop new skills.

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  • Climate Change-Ready Rice Keeps Farmers' Fields Fertile

    June 04, 2015 |

    NPR |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: Bangladesh

    Soil in Bangladesh is becoming increasingly saline and infertile due to climate change. Bangladeshi farmers have begun using a saline-tolerant rice seed in order to produce an abundant crop despite salty soil.

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  • A College in Maine That Tackles Climate Change, One Class at a Time

    June 30, 2015 |

    The New York Times |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Bar Harbor, Maine

    As institutions look for ways to fight climate change, the College of the Atlantic has made the search for solutions a central part of its curriculum.

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  • Bump, Tumble, Go Faster! In Egypt, Roller Derby Is Real Life

    December 28, 2017 |

    The New York Times |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Egypt, Cairo

    For young women in Egypt, outlets for their frustrations can be extremely limited under a political climate that oppresses freedom of expression, and in a culture where sexual harassment is rampant and systemic. The Cairo women's roller derby team is providing a welcome opportunity to vet physical energy, strengthen the bonds of sisterhood, and empower a diverse range of women through sport.

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  • Colorado's first-in-the-nation outdoor MBA program is hitting its stride just as the industry needs it to

    February 12, 2019 |

    The Colorado Sun |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Colorado

    In 2018, Western Colorado University became the first school in the United States to offer an outdoor-industry MBA degree. The nascent program offers students a deep dive into many aspects of industry leadership -- sustainability, diversity, public lands, climate, global trade and supply-chain management, among other topics.

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  • Climate Change Can Be Reversed by Turning Air Into Gasoline

    June 07, 2018 |

    The Atlantic |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Canada, Squamish, British Columbia

    A professor at Harvard may be on the path to being able to transform carbon dioxide into useable fuel, thus changing the game for the rapidly warming planet. By leveraging already existing technology, the professor and his company Carbon Engineering have already piloted the methodology and are looking for ways to scale-up production.

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  • Teaching global warming in a charged political climate

    July 06, 2019 |

    The Hechinger Report |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Piedmont, Oklahoma

    According to a recent survey, 86 percent of U.S. teachers believe climate change should be taught in school. Despite political resistance and a lack of state standards, teachers in traditionally blue and red states are incorporating climate change curriculum into their classrooms. Online materials and post-grad professional development opportunities help fill the gaps.

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  • The Good Shepherds

    April 13, 2017 |

    Ms. Magazine |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: Indonesia, Aceh

    To help create change in her community and spur action to fighting against climate change, one woman turned to religion. Nana Firman, who is Muslim, found that when locals in an Indonesia region wouldn't take part in sustainable recovery efforts after being hit by a tsunami, her greatest resource became the Quran, which she utilized in her attempt to communicate the importance of environmental change. This strategy of using religion to promote environmentally sound choices has been successful internationally now and continues to grow.

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