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In Colorado, a storied valley blooms again

Marissa Ortega-Welch

October 31, 2022 |

High Country News |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, San Luis Valley, Colorado

The Acequia Institute is an environmental and food justice organization that works on projects like land restoration, supporting local farmers and providing scholarships to local students entering environmental or health fields. The Institute represents a radical way of thinking about environmental conservation and focuses on reviving an economy where people create meaningful relationships with each other and the land.

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How Decades of Hard-Earned Protections and Restoration Reversed the Collapse of California's Treasured Mono Lake

Bob Berwyn

October 30, 2022 |

Inside Climate News |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: Kootzaduka, United States, California

An ecosystem restoration project that included a conglomeration of cutting water diversions, protection at different governmental levels, research, and stewardship has resulted in enough water reaching Mono Lake to keep the ecosystem alive and healing.

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Blutig, saftig, leidfrei: Diese Technologie befreit das Fleisch vom schlechten Gewissen

Felix Austen

October 28, 2022 |

Perspective Daily |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: Singapore

"Kultiviertes" Fleisch, das im Labor aus Stammzellen gezüchtet wird, verursacht kaum Tierleid und schadet der Umwelt weit weniger als die bisherige Fleischproduktion. Allerdings muss die Technologie bis zur Marktreife noch einige Hürden überwinden.

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An option for death brings a mindset for life

Will Matuska

October 27, 2022 |

Boulder Weekly |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Colorado

Natural organic reduction, also called human composting, is growing in popularity across the U.S. as a more environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional burial practices and cremation. During the process bodies are placed in vessels with organic materials like wood chips to be broken down by bacteria. Once the process is over, families are free to do what they want with the composted remains.

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Could Seaweed Help Slow Climate Change?

Greg Bledsoe

October 26, 2022 |

NBCLX |

Broadcast TV News |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, California

A type of red seaweed can be added to cows' diets to reduce the methane they emit.

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How a non-profit is fighting climate change through tree planting in Kwara State

Peace Oladipo

October 26, 2022 |

Social Voices |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Ilorin West, Kwara

The Save Sahara Network plants trees at schools and other public places in an effort to help mitigate climate change. The organization also offers webinars and educational programs aimed at teaching youth about conservation and climate literacy.

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Bees in the D

Cassidy Hough

October 25, 2022 |

The Food Fix |

Podcast |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

The nonprofit Bees in the D maintains 220 beehives at schools, businesses, and other nonprofits it partners with across Detroit. They are bringing bees back to the city to pollinate urban gardens and support the local ecosystem.

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Meet the man using e-waste to build solar lamps in Nigeria

Hannah Brown

October 24, 2022 |

Euronews |

Multi-Media |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: Nigeria

QuadLoop is a Nigerian business that produces solar lamps from recycled electronic parts like lithium batteries and screens. This practice makes the lamps more cost-effective and reduces electronic waste.

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NJ balks over stormwater fix that works elsewhere

Jon Hurdle

October 24, 2022 |

NJ Spotlight |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Flood-prone cities in the United States are turning to stormwater utility projects that charge landowners based on the amount of impervious surface on their property. The money earned from the fees is used to build green infrastructure that allows rainwater to seep into the ground instead of overwhelming storm drains and sewage systems.

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Energieautarkes Dorf durch Sonne und Wind

Anne-Sophie Brändlin

October 24, 2022 |

Deutsche Welle (DW) |

Broadcast TV Programs |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: Germany, Feldheim, Brandenburg

Feldheim in Brandenburg hat es geschafft zum einzigen komplett energieautarken Ort Deutschlands zu werden. Möglich wurde das unter anderem dadurch, dass die Bürger am Bau von Windkraftanlagen beteiligt wurden.

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