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12 May 2020
Vietnam
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800-1500 Words
Vietnam has reported less than 300 COVID-19 cases and no related deaths, earning the government and citizens praise for how the country has thus far tackled the spread of the virus. The country's comprehensive method...
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Rory Linnane
Daphne Chen
24 April 2020
West Allis, Wisconsin, United States
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1500-3000 Words
After the coronavirus outbreak devastated a nursing home in Wisconsin unbeknownst to the residents' family members and the public, advocates and lawmakers called for more transparency from the facility. The agency, jo...
17 April 2020
New Mexico, United States
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800-1500 Words
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham was quick to start implementing measures to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus, prior to the state reporting any cases. Although it's yet to be seen what the long term im...
17 April 2020
South Korea
Multi-Media
1500-3000 Words
South Korea held a national election during the Covid-19 pandemic by taking extensive sanitation and health screening measures. In addition to mandatory face protection and social distancing, voters’ temperatures were...
1 April 2020
Taiwan
Broadcast TV Programs
5-15 Minutes
Taiwan was expected to be inundated with COVID-19 cases, but that never happened at least in part due to the swift and aggressive actions enacted by the government. Integral to the approach was enhanced transparency f...
The Diplomat
Trien Vinh Le
Huy Quynh Nguyen
17 March 2020
Vietnam
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800-1500 Words
China has seen success in containing the coronavirus through strict governmental oversight but when the virus made its way to Vietnam – a country with similar rule – the government enacted more transparent approaches ...
16 March 2020
Codogno, Italy
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800-1500 Words
Despite the devastation Italy has seen from the coronavirus pandemic, the town of Codogno has been able to largely avoid the same fate. Crediting immediate "drastic containment measures," that went into effect after t...
11 March 2020
Singapore
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1500-3000 Words
As countries around the world work to slow the spread of coronavirus, several places including Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Macau have reported success from a handful of methods. Mass testing is a co...
23 February 2020
Denver, Colorado, United States
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800-1500 Words
The Denver, Colorado, district attorney’s office assigned an investigator to methodically search for signs that domestic abusers possessed prohibited guns, and then uses that information to take the guns away. Firearm...
21 February 2020
Indonesia
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800-1500 Words
A space-based initiative called Global Fishing Watch is using satellite imagery and data to hold companies accountable to their promise of providing sustainable sourced seafood. While the volume of data and cost of ob...
4 February 2020
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Under 800 Words
While environmentalists continue to call for drastic measures to combat climate change, a Brisbane volunteer community has taken matters into its own hands by organizing weekly beach clean-up sessions. The group uses ...
The Nigerian News
Samuel Akpan
30 January 2020
Abuja, Nigeria
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800-1500 Words
The Nigerian government is cracking down on fake seed peddlers by enacting a system that detects fraudulent bags of seeds and removes them from distribution. The technology places a scratch code with a unique, one-tim...
Next City
Gregory Scruggs
24 January 2020
Seattle, Washington, United States
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1500-3000 Words
In 2018, a per-employee tax levied on Amazon and other Seattle businesses making over $20 million a year was struck down by council members with unfavorable polling. In 2020, that same referendum is being brought back...
20 January 2020
Aska, Odisha, India
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1500-3000 Words
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...
6 January 2020
Germany
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800-1500 Words
Using role-playing techniques, a new program places future health workers in the shoes of people who face accessibility barriers. The program is intended to show students how simple tasks like going to the grocery sto...
6 January 2020
Lahore, Pakistan
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1500-3000 Words
In cities across Pakistan, smog and air pollution are dire health threats but the country's government hasn't done enough to take it seriously - so citizens are pushing back. Initiatives to crowd source air quality da...
20 December 2019
Jerusalem, Israel
Video
Under 3 Minutes
Ending discrimination in football requires directly addressing some of the negative aspects of fan behavior. In Israel, the owner of the Beitar Jerusalem football club has threatened to take legal action against the L...
19 November 2019
Massachusetts, United States
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1500-3000 Words
Tracking controlled substances can be difficult for hospitals, which often results in drugs being diverted from where they are supposed to go. To tackle this problem, technology companies are stepping in by creating s...
Mongabay
Fred Kockott
19 November 2019
Mozambique
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800-1500 Words
Protecting forests requires collaboration between conservation groups and government authorities. In Mozambique, the Peace Parks Foundation is working with support of the Mozambique government to protect the Zinave Na...
11 November 2019
District of Columbia, Washington, United States
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1500-3000 Words
As the District lagged on its Vision Zero goals, bike and pedestrian advocates in Washington turned traffic fatalities into a rallying cry, and got results.
Making Contact
Bobbi Murray
6 November 2019
Fresno, California, United States
Podcast
Over 15 Minutes
The Central Valley of California has an air pollution problem, so community groups are joining forces under the Central Valley Air Quality Coalition to work together towards change. Although progress is slow, the grou...
Mongabay
Mark Hillsdon
1 November 2019
Ulcinj, Montenegro
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1500-3000 Words
Encouraging governments to behave transparently can also assist in environmental conservation efforts. Ulcinj Salina, an important saltwater wetland in Montenegro, faced an uncertain future prior to an international l...
26 October 2019
Seattle, Washington, United States
Podcast
Over 15 Minutes
Seattle has taken a comprehensive approach to police reform, including forming a community police commission, the development of policies on appropriate weapon use, more oversight on police force, and the creation of ...
25 October 2019
London, United Kingdom
Text
800-1500 Words
The United Kingdom has started cracking down on high-emission vehicle drivers by creating restricted zones that fine drivers of cars that emit a designated amount of pollution into the air; the carbon emissions in thi...
23 October 2019
Stockton, California, United States
Text
Over 3000 Words
The city of Stockton police department has embarked on a number of initiatives in the hopes of building trust between them and the communities they work for. With initial funding from the Department of Justice, the de...
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