Environment

Pramila Bisoyi's journey from protecting India's national bird to the corridors of power

https://india.mongabay.com/2020/01/pramila-bisoyis-journey-from-protecting-indias-national-bird-to-the-corridors-of-power?utm_source=Solutions+Story+Tracker

Pragati Prava

Mongabay

20 January 2020

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Pramila Bisoyi, a Member of Parliament hailing from the Indian state of Odisha, has shown the power of women in protecting the environment. She has created and led multiple Women Self Help Groups, who work together to protect forests, plant trees, and encourage native peacocks to come back to the land, all in the hopes of creating a more sustainable future for their children.

Dogs are helping save Florida's citrus groves from a devastating disease

http://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2020/01/14/dogs-are-helping-save-floridas-citrus-groves-devastating-disease?utm_source=Solutions+Story+Tracker

Duncan Strauss

Washington Post

14 January 2020

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Dogs can detect plant disease earlier than visual inspection and faster than lab testing. In Florida, dogs are helping farmers detect Huanglongbing (HLB), a bacterium with devastating consequences for the citrus fruit industry in the state. So far, HLB has decimated the citrus industry. With their sense of smell, the dogs offer an important tool for farmers who are struggling to stay ahead of infection.

This Montana Group Has Adventurers Working for Scientists

https://bitterrootmag.com/2020/01/10/this-montana-group-has-adventurers-working-for-scientists?utm_source=Solutions+Story+Tracker

Jake Bullinger

Bitterroot

10 January 2020

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Outdoor enthusiasts make effective citizen scientists. In Montana, Adventure Scientists pairs outdoor adventure-seekers with scientists looking to collect data in remote locations. The volunteers gather data that inform US Forest Service and other conservation studies. The project has led to research collection by volunteers worldwide.

Can new bus lines chart a course to better travel options in the West?

https://www.hcn.org/issues/52.2/what-works-can-new-bus-lines-chart-a-course-to-better-travel-options-in-the-west?utm_source=Solutions+Story+Tracker

Carl Segerstrom

High Country News

9 January 2020

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Private bus companies are beginning to offer an alternative method of transportation in the American West. As younger travelers seek to reduce their carbon footprint, companies like Flixbus are stepping in where rail connections are still lacking. Especially when compared to flying or owning a car, buses offer a carbon-efficient form of travel over long distances. Companies like Flixbus also offer convenience, meeting travelers on university campuses.

On the frontline of the climate emergency, Bangladesh adapts

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jan/08/on-the-frontline-of-the-climate-emergency-bangladesh-adapts?utm_source=Solutions+Story+Tracker

Sarah Marsh

The Guardian

8 January 2020

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Adapting to climate change requires innovation in farming techniques. In Bangladesh, farmers are switching from cultivating crops to fishing. They are employing adaptive practices such as raising fish in cages, shrimp farming, planting on floating beds, and creating dyke gardens. Some of the initiatives are supported by charities like Practical Action and organizations like the World Ban’s National Agriculture Technology Program.

In northern Uganda, therapy dogs are helping the survivors of war cope with their trauma

https://www.equaltimes.org/in-northern-uganda-therapy-dogs?utm_source=Solutions+Story+Tracker

Evelyn Lirri

Equal Times

8 January 2020

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Animal-assisted therapy offers benefits to those suffering from trauma. In Uganda, the Comfort Dog Project pairs victims of the country's decades-long civil war with companion animals. The dogs help victims, many of whom suffered as child soldiers, cope with post-traumatic stress, stigma, and isolation. The Comfort Dog project trains the dogs and helps to educate the new owners about pet care.