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Preservation and protection of the natural environment. These stories relate to the conservation of land, water, and air environments, as well as the ethical treatment of animals and management of pollution, natural resources, and biodiversity.
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https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/west-laurel-hill-cemetery-green-burial?utm_source=Solutions+Story+Tracker
Courtney Duchene
The Philadelphia Citizen
11 September 2019
Multi-Media / 800-1500 Words
Philadelphia’s West Laurel Hill Cemetery has gone green. While the burial business may be notoriously filled with chemicals, this cemetery has introduced 50 different sustainability initiatives, including banning machinery use, only allowing biodegradable caskets – or no caskets at all – and keeping the grounds flourishing with native plants instead of manicured lawns. The efforts also include community engagement to bring residents into the environmental shift as part of a larger, cultural trend toward sustainability.
https://www.npr.org/2019/09/07/757822004/veterinarians-are-killing-themselves-an-online-group-is-there-to-listen-and-help?utm_source=Solutions+Story+Tracker
Scott Simon
James Doubek
Samantha Balaban
NPR
7 September 2019
Radio / 5-15 Minutes
Recent statists are showing that an alarming number of veterinarians are committing suicide due to a variety of reasons from emotional stress to financial strain. Not One More Vet, a Facebook group started by a veterinarian in California, is serving as an unofficial mental health resource for many in the field.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/christinero/2019/09/03/spray-parks-have-been-helping-to-keep-cape-town-cool?utm_source=Solutions+Story+Tracker
Christine Ro
Forbes
3 September 2019
Text / Under 800 Words
As temperatures across the world increase, many low-income areas are being hit the hardest without anywhere to turn. In South Africa, spray parks are becoming more popular as a solution, providing an inclusive place for children to not only play, but also keep cool in the rising heat.
https://magazine.areweeurope.com/stories/code-of-conscience/tech-saving-planet?utm_source=Solutions+Story+Tracker
Julia Migné
Are We Europe Magazine
3 September 2019
Text / 1500-3000 Words
As conservationists around the world grapple with saving endangered species, many have turned to the tech sector. Initiatives like The Zooniverse, a citizen science platform for people-powered research, are helping expand over 90 different projects. Even more, scientists have started directly collaborating with technologists to develop products, like weather-resistant cameras for capturing penguins in Antarctica, specially for their work.
https://magicvalley.com/opinion/columnists/reader-comment-largest-solar-powered-farm-in-idaho-sees-a/article_727e0165-6b67-5e16-8e98-672ac2b9ae5e.html?utm_source=Solutions+Story+Tracker
Diana Hooley
Twin Falls Times-News
1 September 2019
Text / Under 800 Words
Installing solar power on thousand-acre farms may seem like a daunting task, and yet Russell Shiermeier not only was able to do it, but profit from it. Because of a mutually beneficial relationship with Idaho Power, the solar electricity he generates helps lighten the region’s power load in the summer. With tax incentives and grants, Shiermeier was able to finance the equipment and installation – and see his power bills cut in half.
https://www.globalgroundmedia.com/2019/08/30/how-will-asia-stop-severe-air-pollution-while-development-rages-on?utm_source=Solutions+Story+Tracker
Viola Gaskell
Global Ground Media
30 August 2019
Text / Over 3000 Words
Air pollution plagues much of Asia, but a handful of countries are putting energy and resources towards lessening the rising health concerns that come from breathing unclean air. From leveraging technology to create cheaper yet more effective air filters to government mandates, the countries are experimenting with a variety of solutions.
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