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  • Home on the range

    Benjamin Goldfarb

    April 01, 2014 |

    Earth Island |

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    Response Location: Canada, Alberta

    A robust population of grizzly bears can be an indicator of healthy land; however, the bears also can destroy grain bins, consume vegetation, and kill livestock. Ranchers work with the Canadian government and local conservation groups to protect their resources with bear-proof grain bins and electric fences.

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  • This Sandwich Shop's Ridiculously Small Amount of Waste Will Shock You

    Lorraine Chow

    March 04, 2014 |

    NationSwell |

    Video |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

    "Sandwich Me In is a sustainable-practicing restaurant. By that, I mean we have no trash at all," explains owner Justin Vrany who successfully transitioned his Chicago restaurant into a zero-waste establishment.

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  • In Grizzly country, what do you do with a dead cow?

    Benjamin Goldfarb

    February 10, 2014 |

    Modern Farmer |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Montana

    When cattle die on ranches in Montana, they can attract grizzly bears that can come dangerously close landowners, ranches, and living livestock. Blackfoot Challenge, a coalition of ranchers and landowners who work with the government, collects and composts dead cattle into odorless woodchips. These woodchips are effective at repurposing carcasses into high-way side revegetation projects.

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  • Biogas Offers Poor Countries a Cleaner, Safer Fuel

    Amy Yee

    October 25, 2011 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: Nepal

    In developing countries, environmentally friendly and practicality don't always go hand-in-hand. Biogas are changing that. With biogas technology, methane is derived from the feces of humans and animals and is used in place of traditional fuel which improves sanitation across these regions and is a benefit for the environment.

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