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  • In Rural Guatemala, Can This School Make “The Girl Effect” Happen?

    May 23, 2019 |

    Bright Magazine |

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    Response Location: Guatemala

    The MAIA Impact School, inspired by New York City's well-known KIPP charter schools, gives scholarships to ambitious indigenous girls in Guatemala with the aim of "propel[ing] them from poverty and isolation into the most elite spheres of Guatemalan society." School administrators are gradually learning how to adapt the model to a new setting with new expectations and teachers.

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  • Has Seattle Found the Solution to Driving Alone to Work?

    May 23, 2019 |

    Politico |

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    Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

    As Seattle's population has grown rapidly, so has the interest in and need for an efficient mass transit system. Through voter investments and smart planning, the city has managed to see a slight decline in average daily traffic while the population has grown by more than 100,000 people - and light-rail ridership has seen a dramatic increase, all markers of success.

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  • Meating In The Middle: The Challenge of Lowering Greenhouse Gas Emissions On Farms

    May 20, 2019 |

    Harvest Public Media |

    Multi-Media |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Illinois

    From small farms to the larger, agriculture industry, changes are being made to reduce the amount of greenhouse gas being emitted into the air. With methane emissions considered one of the top worst greenhouse gasses – and agriculture a major contributor to it – the industry is looking toward new practices, like cover crops and new diets for cows. Responses are happening on many levels, but in order to make sustainable change, farmers and researchers must collaboratively work together.

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  • Greenhouse Gas Scientist Questions How To Cut Emissions On Her Own Farm

    May 20, 2019 |

    Iowa Public Radio |

    Multi-Media |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Jewell, Iowa

    As a response to global climate change, many are turning to farming and agricultural practices as a response. Plants are able to bring carbon dioxide into soil, where some is stored, reducing the overall amount in the air. While initially seen as a silver bullet solution, scientists are now discovering limitations – like overestimating how much carbon can be stored. For small farms, in order to adopt more eco-conscious practices, they need more economic incentives to change their ways.

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  • One Indiana congregation's fight for energy equality

    May 20, 2019 |

    Indiana Environmental Reporter |

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    Response Location: United States, Indianapolis, Indiana

    Despite disputes between an Indianapolis church and a local utility company over net metering, the congregation continues to seek financing and resources for renewable energy-centered affordable housing projects. The church installs solar panels on housing development projects to make long-term housing more affordable, though they've faced push back based on strict housing laws that limit affordability of multi-family projects.

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  • ‘Now I Am Speaking to the Whole World.' How Teen Climate Activist Greta Thunberg Got Everyone to Listen

    May 16, 2019 |

    Time Magazine |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: Sweden, Stockholm

    Climate change activist, Greta Thunberg, has sparked global action. The 16-year-old has started marches totalling over 1.5 million people, continuous protests and strikes, and spoken to world leaders at events such as the U.N Climate Change Conference and the World Economic Forum. Her activism has had noticeable impacts, like a decline in flight travel in Sweden, and spurring youth activism on an international scale.

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  • An urban ‘butterfly experience' in Sri Lanka

    May 15, 2019 |

    Mongabay |

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    Response Location: Sri Lanka, Moratuwa, Colombo

    What was once the garbage dump of a clothing company in Sri Lanka is now the site of an urban butterfly garden. Dilmah Conservation and naturalist Rajika Gamage created the open air garden in 2011 to conserve endangered butterflies without actually keeping any species in captivity. Over 90 native plants were planted, and the garden now receives visits from over 50 different butterfly species. The sanctuary also serves as an educational resource to help stress the importance of the diversity of these insects as an indicator of the health of the habitat.

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  • In the Bronx, an Elite Chef Is Trying to Engineer a Better School Lunch

    May 14, 2019 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    Brigaid trains professional chefs to run school cafeterias around the U.S. with the aim of providing healthier, cost-effective options for students qualifying for free and reduced lunch. While students in the Bronx and New London, CT were initially hesitant about the outside workers and unfamiliar menu offerings, many have gradually warmed up to the new options, with the embrace of fresh fruit highlighted as a particularly notable win.

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  • Oakland tries a new way to prioritize city improvement projects: by considering equity

    May 14, 2019 |

    Oakland North |

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    Response Location: United States, Oakland, California

    The city of Oakland reviewed the process for distributing city funds in order to efficiently address equity in community projects. Oakland officials and community members created a scoring system that ranks each project based on equity, health & safety, and more, relying on a larger picture of impact the project could have on surrounding populations.

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  • Fish Below Your Feet and Other Solutions for a Living Harbor

    May 14, 2019 |

    Hakai Magazine |

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    Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

    Around the world, scientists are eco-engineering urban waterfront areas to encourage marine species diversity. Seattle’s Central Waterfront area was recently enhanced with a textured and angled concrete sea wall to encourage the growth of algae and invertebrates, a built-up seafloor to attract juvenile salmon who like shallow water, and light penetrating glass bricks in the sidewalk, which boost seaweed growth and entice shade-avoidant salmon smolts. The project also enhances the human experience with more pedestrian access, better storm water management, and a new pier park with direct water access.

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