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  • Malawian Farmers Adapt in the Face of Climate Change

    August 31, 2017 |

    Earth Island |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Malawi, Lunzu

    Malawian farmers have been hit hard by climate change over the last two farming seasons, and have thus seen a drop in agricultural production. To combat these losses, agriculture experts have begun implementing climate-smart farming practices that allow them to "sustainably increase productivity, enhance resilience (adaptation), reduce greenhouse gas emissions where possible, and help with achievement of national food security and development goals" according to the Food and Agricultural Organization.

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  • To safeguard their future, Pacific Islanders look to the past

    January 07, 2020 |

    Grist |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Micronesia, Yap

    Canoes have long been used to navigate the seas, but navigators in the state of Yap in Micronesia are making modifications to the practice to make it more efficient and climate-thinking forward. The canoes, which run on biodiesel produced from coconuts and come equipped with solar panels, are helping to fill a gap for providing resources to isolated communites and also help decrease the complete reliance on trans-ocean freighters.

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  • Instead Of Water Fights, This Ga. Water Agency Shares Its Supply

    July 28, 2017 |

    WABE |

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    Response Location: United States, Fayette, Georgia

    Water wars have become a norm throughout the United States as droughts become more prominent due to climate change. By releasing more water back into the environment than required to by law, however, Fayette County has become a model for how lack of greediness and push for collaboration benefits not only the environment but also people and industries.

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  • Climate Change, the Rio Grande and Border Water

    August 16, 2018 |

    Texas Observer |

    Multi-Media |

    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, El Paso, Texas

    The Rio Grande River, which provides water to 6 million people and irrigates 2 million acres of farmland, is one of many transnational sources of water imperiled by climate change. Indeed, many states and countries that share water are drawn into conflict over dwindling resources. One relationship between officials in Mexico and the U.S. offers some hope that (with the right coaching) countries can cooperate, even in the face of greater political problems.

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  • In A Drying Climate, Colorado's 'Water Cop' Patrols For Water Thieves

    October 11, 2018 |

    NPR |

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    Response Location: United States, Montezuma, Colorado

    In Colorado’s water-scarce Montezuma County, having a designated law enforcement official for water conflict is necessary. Dave Huhn is a sheriff’s deputy specializing in water law, responding to 60-100 calls each month – most of which are about water theft. As the region becomes more arid, it also becomes more ripe for conflict, making those who know the intricacies of water law more necessary than ever.

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  • Britain built an empire out of coal. Now it's giving it up. Why can't the US?

    June 18, 2018 |

    Public Radio International (PRI) |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United Kingdom, London

    Despite being the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, the UK passed the Climate Change Act in 2008, a move that reduced coal-fired electricity generation by 33 percent in only five years. The UK's carbon tax helped spur the phasing out of coal, but the political and economic conditions that enabled it are by no means universal.

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  • Saving Slovenia's "Human Fish"

    December 15, 2020 |

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    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: Slovenia

    Scientists in Slovenia are working to understand the mysteries of salamanders — known as olms — that live in natural caves and how best to protect this vulnerable species. Industrial pollution infiltrates the water systems where these creatures live, however more research is needed to understand how climate change and humans impact them. Recent efforts with captive breeding and rescue programs have shown success, but more international collaboration and funding are needed to fully understand this unique species.

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  • Stopping Wildfires in Their Tracks

    July 24, 2018 |

    BBC |

    Radio |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States

    As wildfires have become increasingly more pronounced due to climate change which primes areas to burn, lands and communities are being destroyed all over the world. To have a chance for survival, projects throughout Spain and North America are working towards landscape adaptation that makes the areas apt to resisting forest fire.

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  • The Machine and the Mosquito

    September 15, 2017 |

    How We Get to Next |

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    Response Location: Swaziland

    Mosquito transmitted diseases are only becoming more prevalent due to climate change, posing a global health risk. Various methods are being tested such as genetic modification and gene drives, Project DiSARM-uses technology to map where to spray insecticide, and introduction of Wolbachia-a bacterial disease that decreases mosquitos' ability to reproduce-into the environment.

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  • Texas Drought Diminishes, but Enormous Water Loss

    January 25, 2015 |

    El Paso Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Austin, Texas

    Most of Texas has emerged from a drought that started in early 2011, but water supplies are still far below normal. Scientists are using new technology to monitor ground water levels and contemplate potential conservation methods and broad-scale solutions, while trying to convince policy makers of the reality of these climate-based changes.

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