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The daring plan to save the Arctic ice with glass

Katarina Zimmer

September 23, 2020 |

BBC |

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Response Location: United States, Minnesota

The nonprofit Arctic Ice Project is testing an unusual approach to combat climate change: by scattering a thin layer of reflective glass powder over parts of the Arctic. By putting this material on top of the ice, they’re studying if the powder can protect the ice during the summer months and rebuild it over time. In one pond in Minnesota, just a few layers of the material made young ice 20 percent more reflective and delayed the melting of the ice. Other scientists question the impact the material can have on the Arctic ecosystem, but the approach could be a way to counteract the effects of global warming.

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Would You Eat Food Waste To Help Tackle The Climate Crisis? These Companies Are Betting On It.

Kyla Mandel

September 23, 2020 |

The Huffington Post |

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Response Location: United States

Companies around the world are investing in “food upcycling,” which involves turning food waste that would usually end up in a landfill into new edible products. In 2019, member companies of the Upcycled Food Association — which includes pet food, juice, and snack brands — helped prevent 8 million pounds of food waste. Though scaling these operations can be difficult, the food upcycling sector was worth $46.7 billion in 2019 and is expected to grow.

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In Slumping Energy States, Plugging Abandoned Wells Could Provide an Economic Boost

Erika Bolstad

September 23, 2020 |

Stateline |

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Response Location: United States, Watford City, North Dakota

North Dakota is using some of its COVID-19 pandemic relief funds to plug 239 abandoned oil wells and reclaim 2,000 acres of lands. Abandoned wells can contaminate groundwater and leak methane that is hazardous to human health and contributes to climate change. While not everyone agrees that the funds should be used to plug wells, state officials say the economic relief program is keeping about 600 oilfield workers employed.

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REDMAP

Noel King, Karen Duffin

September 23, 2020 |

NPR |

Radio |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States

The Redistricting Majority Project, or REDMAP, used a sophisticated mapping technology and fund-raising strategy to flip 21 states' legislatures from Democratic to Republican control after the 2010 Census. That campaign, which poured money into hundreds of local elections to affect the outcomes, made a major impact on partisan gerrymandering of congressional districts in the following years, and on state policymaking. With the Supreme Court's refusal to block such tactics, the post-2020 Census promises to feature even more partisan manipulation of districts and local elections.

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Chicago Teens Unveil Vision for Change and Public Safety in Their Neighborhood

Zach Mortice

September 23, 2020 |

Next City |

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Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

Twenty high school students enrolled in Territory, an urban design nonprofit, produced a zine and their own quality of life report for West Austin, where many of the students live. The students conducted interviews, surveys, and gathered community input to create the report. It includes sections on public safety, youth empowerment, and mental health.

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Este programa estatal brinda servicios de salud mental agravados por la pandemia

Stephanie Casanova

September 23, 2020 |

La Estrella de Tucsón |

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Response Location: United States, Tucson, Arizona

Resilient Arizona es un programa estatal de ayuda para la salud mental que esta ayudando a miembros de la comunidad Latina durante la pandemia. El programa ha sido adoptado por seis proveedores dentro del estado, y ha recibido una segunda ronda de financiación.

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How Finland kept Covid in check

Richard Milne

September 23, 2020 |

Financial Times |

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Response Location: Finland

Finland has been able to keep their COVID-19 infection rate and death toll much lower than other countries by "shutting down rapidly" and relying on a law on preparedness that was devised after the Winter War in 1939-40. The law, which "explicitly mentions pandemics," helped the country to stockpile medical and protective equipment. According to Sweden's state epidemiologist, “Their level of preparedness is just way beyond anything we would even dream about in Sweden."

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ScholarshipsA-Z se renueva y redobla su apoyo a los "soñadores" durante la crisis del COVID

Clara Migoya

September 23, 2020 |

La Estrella de Tucsón |

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Response Location: United States, Tucson, Arizona

ScholarshipsA-Z en Tucson, esta ayudando a "soñadores" (estudiantes indocumentados y con DACA) con apoyo economico durante la pandemia. Hasta la fecha, se han distribuido alrededor de $45,000 a cerca de 100 familias y continua ayudando a estudiantes a buscar becas escolares a traves de su nueva plataforma virtual.

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How active community case search transformed testing in Kano State

Adam Alqali

September 22, 2020 |

Nigeria Health Watch |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Kano

Kano State, once the epicenter in Nigeria for cases of COVID-19, now boasts the highest rate of daily testing numbers after piloting a community-sampling strategy that allowed for mass testing. The pilot was largely possible due to a massive community mobilization effort and resulted in a decline in community transmission.

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In New Zealand, Police Work and Social Work Can Go Together

Serena Solomon

September 22, 2020 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

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Response Location: New Zealand, South Auckland

In South Auckland, epicenter of New Zealand's high rates of domestic violence, police respond to calls for help but instantly call in Te Taanga Manawa, a Māori-led team of multiple, culturally appropriate social-services agencies to guide families toward fixing the root of their problems. In the past, police may have made referrals to services agencies. But the Māori's distrust and the time lag in getting offers of help meant that families often rejected it, having papered over their conflict for a time. Now, nearly all accept the help offered while the crisis is still hot.

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