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Manure-Eating Worms Could Be the Dairy Industry's Climate Solution

Grace van Deelen

July 15, 2022 |

Inside Climate News |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Washington

The Royal Diary farm in Washington uses a vermifiltration system to filter wastewater to cut down on nitrate pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. The system runs the water through a bed of earthworms that feast on the waste removing the harmful chemicals and nutrients.

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Why beavers matter as the planet heats up

Kimberly Mas

September 01, 2022 |

Vox |

Video |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Camarillo, California

Beavers and the dams they build have been found to be tools against climate change as the planet’s temperature continues to rise. Dams slow water down and allow it to seep into the Earth, providing groundwater for humans, and also cools down both water and air temperatures. Beaver dams also create wetland ecosystems that are practically resistant to wildfires.

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These Colorado programs are helping beginning farmers overcome huge challenges

Moe Clark

September 26, 2022 |

The Colorado Sun |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Denver, Colorado

The National Young Farmers Coalition works to remove barriers for the next generation of farmers by providing training and educational opportunities and increased access to necessary resources like land and water. The organization also strives to provide more farm training programs to underrepresented groups like indigenous people, women, immigrants, and people of color.

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How an initiative is providing water to remote communities in northern Nigeria

Misbahu el-Hamza

September 10, 2022 |

Daily Trust |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria

The Water the Needy Foundation uses donations and sponsors to provide rural, remote communities in Nigeria access to drinking water by building wells and boreholes.

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'Get away from the target': rescuing migrants from the Libyan coast guard

Ed Ou

December 02, 2021 |

The Guardian |

Documentary |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: Libya

A Doctors Without Boarders ship traverses international waters around Libya looking for asylum seekers to bring to safety in Europe before the Libyan Coast Guard finds them and takes them back.

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Traditional climate-smart agriculture system ‘Barahnaja' saves the day for Uttarakhand farmers

Varsha Singh

August 30, 2022 |

101 Reporters |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: India, Dehradun, Uttarakhand

The traditional Barahnaja system of cultivation helps protect farmers’ crops from erratic weather conditions and crop failure and guarantees access to multiple food options and nutrition even during unprecedented conditions. The system helps crop diversification, ensures maximal use of land, nutrients and water and allows farmers to achieve year-round self-sustainability without commercial interest.

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Day Zero: how Cape Town stopped the taps running dry

Melanie Gouby

June 05, 2018 |

The Guardian |

Documentary |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: South Africa, Cape Town

To avoid running out of water, Cape Town authorities enacted severe restrictions on water usage, rationing water to 50 liters per person per day. The restrictions have caused wealthier families, in particular, to rethink their relationship to water and adopt many of the practices that people living in the outskirt townships have always had to do.

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Nonprofit Teaches Water Safety to Youth

Kayla Green, Elle Jacobsson

April 18, 2022 |

Grady Newsource |

Broadcast TV News |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Atlanta, Georgia

SwemKids teaches children of color how to swim and increases access to water freedom while also helping them overcome fears and trauma they may have in regard to swimming.

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How Australians survived a 13-year drought by going low-tech

Todd Woody

June 23, 2015 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: Australia, Melbourne

In the face of a prolonged drought, residents of Melbourne, Australia, cut water consumption in half by capturing rainwater and using efficient toilets and washing machines.

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After hurricane Maria, he's helping the ocean – and its fishers – recover

Whitney Eulich

April 09, 2018 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Puerto Rico, Naguabo

Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico communities, land and the local coasts. With many relying on fishing as a significant source of income, fishermen have been suffering since with polluted waters and a diminished fish population. One local man is taking a stance by working with community fishermen to utilize their skills to clean up the coastal waters through incentivizing results.

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