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  • 'It's our stuff': consumers wage right-to-repair revolution

    Carey L. Biron Umberto Bacchi

    October 14, 2021 |

    Thomson Reuters Foundation |

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    Response Location: United States

    In the recent years, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission voted to restore consumers' "right to repair" their products and 27 states have introduced repair bills. This policy push has encouraged a growing number of independent repair shops and workshops that enable consumers to fix their products safely and effectively. Together, they're leading to a reduction in both electronic waste and greenhouse gas emissions.

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  • Covid-19: Virus-stricken cities go digital to boost solidarity, wellbeing

    Sophie Davies Beh Lih Yi Umberto Bacchi

    March 31, 2020 |

    The Star Malaysia |

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    Response Location: Spain

    Within weeks of the COVID-19 outbreak in cities around the world, online communities flourished as places people used to combat feelings of isolation and to promote community spirits. Virtual parties, educational seminars, and online cultural events connected people across borders and within neighborhoods. In Spain, an early virus hotspot, Nextdoor users created 10 times more neighborhood groups than usual. In Berlin, the city’s vibrant nightlife went digital with about 250 clubs combining to livestream DJ sets every evening.

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