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Relying on food pantries in New Mexico's rural communities

Andrew Martinez

September 05, 2016 |

Small Towns Big Change |

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Response Location: United States, Ojo Sarco, New Mexico

Hunger is a hidden crisis in the U.S., and in places like Rio Arriba County, New Mexico - a food desert and poverty-stricken community - a few dedicated food pantries are all that stands between thousands of people and going hungry. A longstanding relationship with Farmers Markets authorized to use SNAP benefits has also allowed farmers to donate overstocked produce to those in need - though the greater battle against the poverty that causes hunger is yet to be won.

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New startups help farmers supply organic produce to Bengalureans

Kate Clark

September 01, 2016 |

Citizen Matters |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: India, Bengaluru

In India, the food business has lacked transparency and people have depended upon imported foods that have been chemically treated. New programs, such as Jivabhumi and Organic Mandya, connects consumers with organic farmers to receive locally-made chemically-free food. The organic food industry is expanding to offer tourists the ability to see where their food comes from in order to encourage informed consumerism.

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The City That Unpoisoned Its Pipes

Anna Clark

August 08, 2016 |

Next City |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Lansing, Michigan

The water crisis in Flint, Michigan, has left the city in dire straits without funds or political will to replace its lead pipes. Less than fifty-miles away, the city of Lansing has managed to replace almost all of its pipes, even during the Great Recession. Between Flint and Lansing, divergent approaches to management of utilities, funds, and citizen health provide extraordinary lessons about what worked and what caused the failures.

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Great Falls keeping vets off the street

Jenn Rowell

August 04, 2016 |

Great Falls Tribune |

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Response Location: United States, Great Falls, Montana

Great Falls has had success finding homes for Veterans. Through word of mouth, volunteers, and communication between agencies homes and programs have been set up to house veterans and facilitate finding them employment.

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Welcome to Brazil, Where a Food Revolution Is Changing the Way People Eat

Bridget Huber

July 28, 2016 |

The Nation (New York) |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: Brazil

Since the 1970s, obesity rates in Brazil have been increasing proportionally with the amount of "ultra-processed" foods being consumed. Foregoing healthy, locally produced food has not only resulted in a health epidemic, but has also contributed to a deteriorating economy, strains on the environment, and decaying of culture. Brazil's new food guide and school lunch programme are both founded on the premise of taking a holistic approach to eating, going beyond calorie count to address the environmental, cultural and social elements to food consumption.

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Liberia after Ebola: Turning midwives into surgeons

Tlaleng Mofokeng

July 25, 2016 |

Al Jazeera |

Broadcast TV News |

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Response Location: Liberia

In Liberia, about 3 women die from complications due to childbirth every day. In a country that is drastically medically underserved, doctors are training midwives to perform Cesarean sections and resuscitate babies without help from a supervising physician. This solution is allowing more women to safely deliver their babies without having to wait for unavailable physicians who may not be able to respond quickly enough to save the lives of the mother and child.

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Wait Times Improve; Telemedicine in Play

Andrew Martinez

July 21, 2016 |

Rio Grande Sun |

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Response Location: United States, Albuquerque, New Mexico

New Mexico’s veterans are getting faster care as new programs expand to rural areas. Thanks to a host of initiatives, including telemedicine, contracts with community clinics, and travel benefits, the state’s VA health care system has recently seen improvements in appointment wait times for veterans.

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How Amazon Adapted Its Business Model to India

Anita Warren Vijay Govindarajan

July 20, 2016 |

Harvard Business Review |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: India, New Delhi

Amazon saw a business opportunity in India: it could engage with the large, young population while also helping small vendors sell their goods on the internet. Amazon Chai Cart built relationships with vendors and educated them about e-commerce opportunities. Then, Amazon Taktal helped business owners set up their online presence. Finally, Amazon worked with small businesses to set up internet access for their communities, allowing the company to overcome India’s logistical hurdles with ease.

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How a new source of water is helping reduce conflict in the Middle East

Rowan Jacobson

July 19, 2016 |

Ensia |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Israel, Tel Aviv-Yafo

Israel experienced extreme drought a few years ago and its water supply was very low. National campaigns to install desalination plants have helped Israel turnaround its inadequate water supply into a surplus. The water scientists who have helped make this surplus see an opportunity for water diplomacy and the de-politicization of water in the Middle East so that more of it can be shared with other geographies.

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Germany sets a new solar storage record

Jeffey Michel

July 18, 2016 |

Energy Post |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Germany, Hamburg

Solar power is an important renewable energy in Germany, but when the sun is out, it can overpower the grid. Likewise, when the sun is not out, the reception of solar power decreases. Germany has piloted battery installations that store solar energy for use when the sunlight is not plentiful and has successfully incentivized citizens to use them to lower costs.

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