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America's First All-Renewable-Energy City

Colin Woodard

November 17, 2016 |

Politico |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Burlington, Vermont

Burlington, Vermont counts itself as America's first all-renewable city, satisfying its energy needs through a combination of sustainably harvested pine and timber wood chips, hydroelectricity, four wind turbines, and a solar panel array near the local airport. Aside from the environmental benefit of renewable energy, the city has seen other benefits in the form of cheaper energy costs and healthy, locally-grown food.

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In New Mexico, a way out of the boom-bust cycle?

Leah Todd Lin

November 15, 2016 |

High Country News |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Hobbs, New Mexico

Lea County, New Mexico felt the downfall of the oil industry deeply; now, towns like Hobbs rebuild their economic infrastructure by investing in alternative energy plants as well as affordable housing for its residents. The comprehensive approach builds the economic foundation of the community while ensuring that the people working in the town have access to affordable places to live.

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The fate of rural food and farms

Brian Calvert

November 15, 2016 |

High Country News |

Podcast |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Santa Fe, New Mexico

A number of problems continue to challenge rural agriculture in the western United States. These include connecting people who grow the food with the people that need to eat the food, food waste worsening greenhouse gas emissions, and decreasing numbers of new farmers that take up the practice of agriculture. Different initiatives, such as those presented by Reunity Resources and the National Young Farmers Coalition, encourage collaboration to make sustainable food sources for the poor and for the future of farming.

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For fossil fuel-reliant towns, a solar alternative grows

Lyndsey Gilpin

November 15, 2016 |

High Country News |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Delta, Colorado

A local energy cooperative in Colorado, Delta Montrose Electric Association, is spurring economic development through renewable energy. The program has allowed Delta County to diversify energy sources, and has become a tool for economic revitalization.

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Stored Snow Makes A Great Alternative To Summer Air Conditioning

Charlie Sorrel

November 04, 2016 |

FastCompany |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: Sweden, Stockholm

In Sweden, snow is used as a cooling solution that replaces air conditioning. This is a more environmentally friendly solution for places where the climate permits such as Canada. The key is to store the snow and use it when the climate is hot.

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A Renewable Energy Revolution in Small-Town America

Nicolas Pollock Deborah Fallows James Fallows

November 03, 2016 |

The Atlantic |

Video |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Spearville, Kansas

Small towns across America are leading the shift towards renewable energy. Part of a series called "American Futures", this video visits Kansas, Pennsylvania, and California to learn more about green initiatives in biofuel, wind, and solar power. Although each solution is different, each are a new way of generating income for the residents of the towns and often comes with societal acceptance as well.

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Entrepreneurs help rebuild Nepal amid quake recovery delays

Deepak Adhikari

November 02, 2016 |

Deutsche Presse-Agentur (DPA) International |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: Nepal, Kathmandu

After an earthquake hit Nepal, the government and NGOs struggled to respond fast enough, so local entrepreneurs stepped up to respond in efficient, creative ways. A Nepalese architect designed homes that would withstand future earthquakes. An engineer made a solar light that could help year-round.

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Flint effect? Environmentalism shifts to racial justice, inclusion.

Mark Trumbull Zack Colman

October 28, 2016 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

Even if Blacks and Latinos are more vulnerable to environmental pollution and disasters, very few groups have been working to build awareness around this issues. Fortunately, green groups and foundations are mobilizing energy policies and are becoming more inclusive by shifting the narrative to focus on the effects of environmental pollution and disasters on minority populations.

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There's No Business Like Snow Business

Marlene Cimons

October 28, 2016 |

Popular Science |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Japan, Tokyo

Instead of treating fallen snow as waste, several countries are using it as a sustainable alternative to fossil fuel for cooling and air conditioning applications. Countries like Japan and Sweden collect snow and use snow cooling systems during warmer months.

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How solar power is turning rural India bright and shining

Vikas Dawra

October 27, 2016 |

The Hindu Business Line |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: India

India's lack of infrastructure and rapidly growing economy provide an opportunity for solar power. Modular solar products, many subsidized by the government, are helping to solve the lack of access to an electrical grid, and at the same time offering a safer, healthier, cheaper, environmentally friendly alternative.

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