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  • A tale of two rivers

    Rising populations and increasing river-side infrastructure has severely impacted the Mau Forest Complex in Kenya. Home to the Mara River which directly contributes to various community's livelihoods, protecting the waterway holds great importance for the health of the ecosystem. While some parts of the region are struggling to make this a reality, others have found success in sustainable management.

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  • Water Protectors Take Action to Keep Pipeline Out of Black and Indigenous Communities

    When construction of the Bayou Bridge pipeline in Louisiana was slated to begin, local citizens formed the L’Eau Est La Vie (“Water Is Life”) camp to establish a course of action to halt the process. Although their main goal is to have an evacuation route planned, the organization is also providing room for the voices of those that will be impacted the most - predominantly indigenous and low-income Black residents.

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  • Protecting People and Water in Mexico City

    Mexico City is drilling deep underground to keep residents supplied with water. Much of their water comes from the Water Forest outside the city, which is threatened by urban expansion. To conserve the water coming from the forest, indigenous people are empowered to use dry toilets and fertilize crops with the leavings.

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  • Cameroon cleanup lets flood-hit residents sleep with "both eyes closed"

    The neighborhood of Nkolbikok in Cameroon was facing a trash collection problem. With garbage accumulating regularly in the streets, water drains were being blocked causing severe flooding when it would rain. To help reduce the likelihood of flooding, community members started Tam Tam Mobile, a resident-run daily trash pickup and removal service.

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  • ‘We will not serve or pay for meat:' WeWork takes the green workplace to a new level

    The co-working space WeWork is taking a stance in the commitment to the health of the environment by implementing a meat-free organization policy, eliminating all allowable company expenses towards meat purchases. Although not without its limitations, this step will significantly impact the company's energy and water consumption and environmental impact.

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  • Artists and Scientists Team Up to Highlight Indy Waterways

    Collaborations between artists and scientists can lead to unique, engaging, and educational programming highlighting important issues. In Indianapolis, the StreamLines collaboration highlighted issues related to city waterways through dance, sculpture, and outdoor installations.

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  • Mosquito Hunter

    Racing to contain the Zika outbreak, Brazil has deployed an army of health workers to eradicate mosquitoes. But in a country where standing water abounds, giving mosquitoes endless opportunities to breed, the task is daunting.

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  • Peer Pressure Can Be a Lifesaver

    Positive peer pressure - most specifically encouraging community influencers to lead by constructive example - has served as the key to adoption of various technologies and practices to improve quality of life for people worldwide. Whether it's using a new water purification device in Africa or encouraging mothers to breastfeed in South America, it has been behavioral psychology - the human need to meet social norms - more than other incentives that has instigated true and positive change.

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  • Quest to save groundwater aims at love for lush, green lawns

    New technology, more aggressive pricing structures, and shifting attitudes are beginning to change how some Minnesotans view and care for their lawns.

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  • Detroit Is Turning Vacant Lots Into Sponges for Stormwater

    When it comes to green infrastructure, Detroit's got plenty of parcels to work with. A look at their new plans to turn unused land into stormwater sponges.

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