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Phoenix Didn't Just Feed the Hungry. It Saved Farms and Restaurants.

Chris Malloy

December 17, 2020 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Phoenix, Arizona

Instead of simply handing out its federal CARES funding to food banks, the city of Phoenix used the cash to produce meals by connecting hard-hit farmers with struggling restaurants. Meals were provided free of cost to those who in need. The program was executed by Feed Phoenix, which aimed to employ those who had lost their jobs, as well as provide much-needed economic help to both the farming and restaurant industries in a successful attempt to “create a program to touch as many businesses as possible.”

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As Homelessness Rises in Seattle, So Does a Native American Housing Solution

Hallie Golden

December 17, 2020 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

Supportive housing options geared toward Native Americans specifically are rare but much-needed resources in urban areas like Seattle where up to 15% percent of the homeless population belongs to the native community. Native community members are made to feel at home in shelter facilities in Portland and Phoenix where resources include traditional and cultural practices, Native artwork, vocational rehabilitation, and the presence of other Natives getting back on their feet. A Seattle housing project set to open in 2021 will address “the critical shortage of culturally competent outreach."

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Roadkill Moose Fed Alaska Families for Years. Then Came COVID-19.

Matt Vasilogambros

December 16, 2020 |

Stateline |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Alaska

Thirty states including Alaska, Oregon, Montana, and California legalized "the salvaging of roadkill" as a means of reducing food waste and supplying food-insecure families with meat. The coronavirus pandemic has hampered these efforts for many of the charities involved, but individuals in the community are still "figuring out ways that ensure the animals aren’t wasted.”

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How A 24-Year-Old CEO Makes Sustainable Tees from Milk

Frank Sesno Dan Reed Eugenia Harvey

December 15, 2020 |

Planet Forward |

Broadcast TV Talk Show |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States

After witnessing milk going to waste on his uncle dairy’s farm in China, Robert Lou came up with the idea to turn the leftover milk into clothing. It takes five glasses of milk to produce one t-shirt and he’s sold over 3,000 of them since launching his company Mi Terro. He hopes to use 15 percent of the world’s food waste in 20 years to lower greenhouse gas emissions and supply income to farmers. He’s also piloting a new flexible packaging material out of grain products.

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The world's fastest-growing source of food

Meenakshi J

December 15, 2020 |

BBC |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: India, Tamil Nadu

Local villages along the coast of India are seen as a model for large-scale seaweed cultivation, which can be a form of sustainable agriculture and climate mitigation. As the country’s land is being lost to soil degradation, seaweed cultivation has had a positive socio-economic impact on the communities. About 1,200 families, mostly women farmers, are involved in collecting seaweed for industrial use, allowing them to increase their economic independence.

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How a Crowdfunding Campaign Expanded Access to COVID-19 Testing For Black Philadelphians

Hadriana Lowenkron

December 15, 2020 |

The Plug |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

To address gaps in the healthcare system that were only being exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic for Black Philadelphians, a group of healthcare professionals joined efforts to create the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium. This "largely volunteer-comprised group" has been able to test more than 15,000 people by setting up testing sites in the communities they are serving.

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Saving Slovenia's "Human Fish"

Katie Jewett Luka Dakskobler

December 15, 2020 |

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Multi-Media |

Over 3000 Words

Response Location: Slovenia

Scientists in Slovenia are working to understand the mysteries of salamanders — known as olms — that live in natural caves and how best to protect this vulnerable species. Industrial pollution infiltrates the water systems where these creatures live, however more research is needed to understand how climate change and humans impact them. Recent efforts with captive breeding and rescue programs have shown success, but more international collaboration and funding are needed to fully understand this unique species.

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Cross fostering helps Mexican wolf population boost genetic mix

Christopher Howley Dylan McKim Michael Hannan

December 15, 2020 |

Cronkite News - Arizona PBS |

Multi-Media |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Alpine, Arizona

As the Mexican wolf population neared extinction, the Arizona Game & Fish Department and the Endangered Wolf Center have been placing pups born in captivity in wild dens. This effort, known as cross-fostering, has been successful in not only increasing the number of wolves in the Southwest, but also improving the survival skills of cross-fostered wolves. While the Mexican wolf population hasn’t completely rebounded, more people are understanding the importance that the species has on the ecosystem.

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Powrót wilka

Krzysztof Story

December 14, 2020 |

Tygodnik Powszechny |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: Poland

Współpraca naukowców, organizacji pozarządowych, ekologów i rządu pozwoliła na przywrócenie naturze polskiego wilka, gatunku, który był na granicy wyginięcia. Metody takie, jak lokalizacje GPS i badania genetyczne pomogły politykom podejmować decyzje redukujące konflikty ludzi ze zwierzętami oraz zapewniające zwierzętom siedliska bez presji oddziaływania człowieka. W rezultacie tych działań populacja wilka w Polsce w ciągu ostatnich 50 lat wzrosła 50-krotnie.

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Two cities tried to fix homelessness, only one succeeded

Audrey Jensen Jill Ryan Chloe Jones Madeline Ackley

December 14, 2020 |

Cronkite News - Arizona PBS |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Houston, Texas

Houston's effort to significantly decrease homelessness was successful due to the overhaul of its previous system which was disjointed, had too many services gaps, and often duplicated services. The new system provides concerted and seamless services in line with the Housing First principles. San Diego's lack of a cohesive plan to carry out the Housing First strategy has left it a lot less effective.

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