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  • A shot of recycled water revives a flourishing ecosystem on the Santa Cruz River in Tucson

    September 08, 2021 |

    AZ Central (The Arizona Republic) |

    Multi-Media |

    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Tucson, Arizona

    By rewetting part of the Santa Cruz River in Tucson, the city has been able to revitalize an ecosystem that was once thought to be lost. Through collaboration and research, hundreds of species of creatures have returned to the river. This restoration project could serve as a model for other cities that want to help their desert rivers and sustain wildlife habitats.

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  • Kol Lietuva stagnuoja, Švedijoje 7 tūkst. eurų premijos ir didesni mokesčiai skatina pirkti elektromobilius

    September 06, 2021 |

    Lithuanian Radio and Television (LRT) |

    Multi-Media |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Lithuania

    Švedijoje sparčiai nuo automobilių su vidaus degimo varikliais perenama prie elektromobilių. Tam padėjo mokesčių didinimas, premijos ir subsidijos infrastruktūrai. Ar Lietuva turėtų ko pasimokyti?

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  • How one town put politics aside to save itself from fire

    September 01, 2021 |

    Grist |

    Text |

    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Ashland, Oregon

    The Ashland Watershed Protection Project is a collaboration between the community, the Forest Service, and environmental activists. The community leads the process, with input from local Native American leaders, to clear brush and cut down trees for fire maintenance while minimizing forest destruction and preventing logging companies from profiting. Instead, a is in charge of determining which areas, trees, and brush should be cleared for fire safety.

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  • Fridge detectives

    August 31, 2021 |

    BBC |

    Podcast |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: Guatemala

    In the first half of this episode, the producers discuss "Tradewaters," an organization that disposes of canisters inside refrigerators. These canisters hold potent greenhouse gases. One 30-pound canister can leak up to 131 tons of Co2, or a year's worth of driving for 54 cars. The organization disposes of thousands of canisters across Central America, Chile, South Africa, and India. The practice of disposing of these canisters saves between one to two percent of global Co2 emissions, according to estimates.

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  • France's 'Peevolution' Is Irrigating Farms With Liquid Gold

    August 31, 2021 |

    Reasons to be Cheerful |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: France, Bordeaux

    Getting rid of urine is very wasteful, in the European Union alone almost 6,000 billion liters of water are used to flush urine. TOOPI Organics is using urine as a resource. Founded in 2019, the biotech company collects urine and using a fermentation process transforms it so it can be used as a fertilizer. Its urine fertilizer helped plants grow 60 to 110 percent more than a traditional mineral fertilizer. Its factory in the city of Bordeaux is able to produce 2,500 liters of organic fertilizer per day.

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  • Virginia project helps low-income homeowners ditch fossil fuels

    August 30, 2021 |

    Energy News Network |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Charlottesville, Virginia

    Two organizations partnered to help eight low-income households convert their homes to become all-electric in Virginia. It entailed replacing fossil-fuel based heating and cooling systems like stoves and water coolers with electric ones. Some of the households saw a reduction in their utility bills. Organizers estimate that over the course of 20 years the changes will result in the households avoiding the emission of over 2 million pounds of carbon dioxide.

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  • Taswira Mpya Ya Majaa Mombasa

    August 30, 2021 |

    RadioRahma |

    Radio |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: Kenya

    Ushirikiano kati ya serikali ya Kaunti ya Mombasa na shirika za kibinafsi kama Kampuni ya Mombasa Cement yabadilisha taswira ya jaa ya taka la Kibarani kuwa bustani ya kisasa.Mbinu ambazo zimetumika kuleta mabadiliko hayo ikiwa kupiga marufuku kutupa taka kwa jaa hilo, kushirikiana na vijana kutoa taka na upandaji wa miti.

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  • How Clayoquot Sound's War in the Woods transformed a region

    August 28, 2021 |

    The Narwhal |

    Multi-Media |

    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: Canada, British Columbia

    Tofino, a popular tourist destination in Clayoquot Sound, a region on the west coast of Vancouver Island, attracts about 600,000 annual visitors. The Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation and other Nuu-chah-nulth nations have created an eco-based tourism market. They are trying to restore the area after it was decimated by decades of logging in the area. The five central Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations took over tree-farm licenses and created Guardian programs, as well as restoration and monitoring projects. Tofino's tourism generated $250 million in profits, setting up a model that could be used by other First Nations.

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  • Isla San Lucas: la hija que vuelve a cobrar fuerza

    August 20, 2021 |

    El Colectivo 506 |

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    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: Costa Rica, Puntarenas

    Una ley transformó una isla en el Golfo de Nicoya de Costa Rica en parque nacional, afectando la manera en que se administra y protege este espacio histórico. El artículo explora cómo este cambio geopolítico ha mejorado el área protegida y organizado su relación con las comunidades aledañas.

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  • How Indigenous Communities are Building Energy Sovereignty

    August 18, 2021 |

    Yes! Magazine |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Moloka’i, Hawaii

    Indigenous groups are working toward energy sovereignty through cooperatives that make energy costs more affordable - especially in rural areas. That process involves an emphasis on solar power, decentralizing resources, and a respect for mother nature.

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