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How unconventional crops could save water — and reshape Utah farming

David Condos

November 18, 2024 |

KUER Radio |

Radio |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Utah

Farmers and researchers in Utah are growing Kernza, a perennial grain that requires very little water and improves soil health, in hopes of helping the local agricultural industry adapt to record-breaking heat and droughts.

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Where housing needs are huge after Helene's wrath, tiny cabins offer shelter in NC

Nora O’Neill

December 04, 2024 |

The Charlotte Observer |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, North Carolina

The Cabins 4 Christ initiative is providing shed-like shelters for people who lost their homes in the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina. The structures include a composting toilet, mattresses, plenty of insulation, and supplies like water and a cooking stove.

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"We Are the People of the River"

Morgan Sjogren

May 23, 2025 |

Reasons to be Cheerful |

Multi-Media |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Fort Yuma Quechan Tribe, United States, Arizona

By strategically restoring native riparian plants, removing invasive species, and implementing efficient water management practices, the Fort Yuma Quechan Tribe has successfully revitalized ecosystem health and cultural traditions along the Colorado River.

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A Sporting Way to Build Community

Anna Patton

November 08, 2024 |

Reasons to be Cheerful |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United Kingdom, Margate

At Mental Health Swims, volunteer hosts organize meetups at the beach, lakes, rivers, or outdoor pools, encouraging people to get together for a swim and enjoy the benefits of a dip in cold water. Beyond improving well-being, the group also focuses on social connections in a safe space, as participants often connect with each other to talk about what might be bothering them, helping increase social interaction in an age where it’s sorely needed.

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This Outer Banks Resort Centered the Environment From the Start, and It Paid Off

Taylor Haelterman

December 12, 2024 |

Triple Pundit |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Corolla, North Carolina

Due to its sustainable design, the Corolla Light Resort has seen far less seawater intrusion and damage to properties compared to other Outer Banks resorts, plus much healthier dune structures. With 450 privately owned and managed homes, over half of which are dedicated to vacationon rentals, coordinated limited development has led to some of the tallest dunes on the island and minimal erosion.

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Can desalination quench agriculture's thirst?

Lela Nargi

November 21, 2024 |

Knowable Magazine |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States

Several pilot studies point to the viability of desalination projects being an effective option for farmers in certain fresh-water-scarce regions.

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Neighbors Build Climate Resilience in Their Watersheds

Dalya Massachi

February 01, 2025 |

Everyday Climate Champions |

Podcast |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

The Watershed Project works with residents to protect and restore landscapes that drain into waterways—creeks, rivers and ultimately—around the San Francisco Bay. Strong community outreach aims to connect people, the environment, and government agencies, municipalities, legal firms, and private and public investors.

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How Athens Takes on Water Pollution through Pet Waste Stations

Isabelle Atkins, Abbey Brantley, Nava Rawls

May 07, 2024 |

Grady Newsource |

Video |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Athens, Georgia

To combat water contamination, Athens County established three pet waste stations equipped with waste bag dispensers and trash bins to give pet owners the supplies they need to properly dispose of their pet’s waste. Simple practices like these are leading to improved water quality, as the county’s environmental protection agency found bacteria were removed from 18 waterways after the dispensers had been installed.

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Ensuring Sustained Access to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Services in Internally Displacement Camps - Nigeria Health Watch

Hadiza Mohammed, Dabri Ohanu Olohije

July 01, 2024 |

Nigeria Health Watch |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Durumi, Abuja

The Durumi camp for internally displaced persons was suffering from unsanitary, unsafe water conditions until the Rotary Club and Nigerian Institution of Water Engineers installed water tanks to provide clean, easily accessible water to the community. In addition, the groups also hosted educational sessions about personal hygiene to help prevent the spread of bacteria and waterborne diseases.

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How Stockholm Is Sprouting Healthy Trees From Concrete

Peter Yeung

March 04, 2025 |

Reasons to be Cheerful |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Sweden, Stockholm

The "Stockholm tree pit” model involves digging a pit and constructing a frame underground around an urban tree’s roots, then filling this pit with a mixture of soil and stone to both aerate and fertilize the soil while also allowing rain water to be collected. The circumference of select planted trees increased from 30 to 35 centimeters to 100 and 136 centimeters between 2004 and 2024, even surpassing that of trees without the tree pits that have been there for more than 80 years.

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