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  • The Green Miles

    Gabriel Popkin Jahi Chikwendiu

    February 13, 2020 |

    The Washington Post |

    Multi-Media |

    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Kentucky

    After strip-mining for coal devastated Kentucky’s forests and planting grass didn’t revive Appalachia’s ecosystems, a federal employee reversed course and spearheaded an ambitious reforestation effort. By planting trees on used mine land, Patrick Angel and his nonprofit Green Forests Work are providing employment for out-of-work miners and are helping prevent frequent flooding. They have planted more than 187 million trees on about 275,000 acres of former min

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  • Marin ‘Safe Harbor' program creates model for marinas

    Libby Leyden

    February 12, 2020 |

    Half Moon Bay Review |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, Half Moon Bay, California

    California coastal towns address homelessness by supporting individuals who live on their boats - and those who want to move back to land. While many counties destroy or condemn boats that have been anchored long-term, areas like Half Moon Bay and Marin county work with individuals who want to find stable housing.

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  • Rome's ‘invisible' immigrants offer an alternative view of the Eternal City

    Lidija Pisker

    February 12, 2020 |

    Equal Times |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Italy, Rome

    Guide Invisibili is an audio storytelling initiative by Laboratorio 53 that increases understanding of Rome’s refugee and immigrant communities. 40 young people, who left their home countries due to conflicts and instability, record their perceptions of the city and point out similarities between life in their home cities and Rome. The free audio tours include moderated discussions with the storytellers and are opportunities to break down barriers, especially with anti-immigrant sentiments and racially motivated attacks increasing. Despite not being well known, 2,500 people have participated.

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  • Beer Waste Helps Montana Town Save Money On Water Treatment

    Rachel Cramer

    February 12, 2020 |

    NPR |

    Radio |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Havre, Montana

    Finding ways to reuse brewery waste can save water treatment plants money. In Havre, Montana, Triple Dog Brewing has entered into a partnership with the town’s wastewater treatment plant, supplying discarded barley to feed the plant’s microbes. The barley replaces commercial bacteria feed, which would have cost the plant thousands of dollars. The town was also able to avoid having to do costly upgrades to its water treatment plant. Other towns are looking to this process for inspiration.

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  • Havre's Wastewater Woes Solved By Beer

    Rachel Cramer

    February 10, 2020 |

    Yellowstone Public Radio |

    Radio |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Havre, Montana

    Upcycling spent barley helps to ease wastewater treatment. In Havre, Montana, the town’s wastewater treatment plant uses barley from a local brewery, Triple Dog Brewing, to feed bacteria. The nutrients from the barley give the bacteria a boost, helping to reduce nitrogen and phosphorous levels in the water. The collaboration means that Havre can save on expensive solutions and upgrades to its wastewater treatment plant.

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  • Juvenile justice advocates: Let's ‘Raise the Age' again

    Kelan Lyons

    February 10, 2020 |

    The Connecticut Mirror |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Connecticut

    Since 2007, Connecticut has taken major steps in juvenile justice reform – namely, the ages that youth are arrested or charged as adults. By moving 16 and 17 year olds out of the adult system and into the juvenile justice system, the state has seen a 40% decrease in new juvenile court cases, leading to less stigma and large taxpayer savings. With such success, the state now looks to make further reforms in the juvenile justice system.

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  • Peace Studies Program Attracts Young Iraqis Eager for Social Change

    Olivia Cuthbert

    February 10, 2020 |

    Al-Fanar Media |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Iraq, Duhaq

    In Iraq, where unemployment is high for recent grads, students gravitate towards science and math degrees. But, a new program in peace-and-conflict resolution is the first and only of its kind in the country. It teaches students about peace-building. Close to 250 people have enrolled. "For many undergraduates in the new program at Duhok, that means working side by side to create a more inclusive society. “It’s important for people in our society to know how to deal with conflict.”

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  • Is the future of teaching homegrown? Colorado lawmakers hope so.

    Erica Meltzer

    February 07, 2020 |

    Chalkbeat |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Colorado

    In Colorado, a bill would scale efforts to recruit teachers to stay and work in their home communities with the goal of diversifying the workforce. Some of the current programs target future educators while they are still in high school, offering teaching work opportunities and college credit.

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  • How South Africa Ended Its Secret Births

    Rashiq Fataar

    February 07, 2020 |

    Reasons to be Cheerful |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: South Africa

    By expanding access, using financial incentives, and increasing transparency, the South African government increased universal birth registration rates from under one-quarter of the population to 95 percent of the population over 30 years. Long associated with restricting access during Apartheid, registration rates now help residents gain access to more resources and opportunities and help the government maintain more accurate demographic data.

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  • Iowa Election Snafu: What Happens When IT And Cybersecurity Best Practices Are Ignored

    Jody Westby

    February 06, 2020 |

    Forbes |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Iowa

    The wireless application that malfunctioned during the Iowa caucuses highlighted lessons that election officials must apply in future caucuses. The app skipped or was deficient in most of the established best practices for developing software systems. Software should meet minimum privacy and security standards and it should be tested for functionality and security, with access to regular maintenance as needed. Officials should understand the importance of the best practices and standards when making IT decisions and regular testing to identify vulnerabilities, which are promptly addressed, should take place.

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