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In Search of Solution to Detroit's Water Shutoffs, Could Philly Hold the Answer?

Jake Neher

June 08, 2018 |

WDET |

Radio |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Detroit has a water affordability problem, with 100,000 water shutoffs for non-payment recorded since 2014. When faced with a similar problem, Philadelphia implemented an income tier-based water affordability program. Despite challenges, some think this is a solution to be tested in Detroit.

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Restorative Flames: Igniting Oregon Forests

Delaney Young

June 07, 2018 |

University of Oregon |

Video |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Ashland, Oregon

With climate change warming the planet, wildfires are becoming an increasingly worrisome issue. In Ashland, Oregon, fire crews are working to reintroduce fire to forests through prescribed burns in order to mitigate the growth of wildfires and make the forest healthier.

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India slashes heatwave death toll with series of low-cost measures

Michael Safi

June 02, 2018 |

The Guardian |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: India, New Delhi

Extreme heat waves in India that have previously caused thousands of deaths every year are being combatted with simple public health initiatives. These impactful actions include opening up the gates to city parks so that street workers are able to seek shade, and training medical personnel to recognize early signs of heat stroke and transport patients to designated cool rooms.

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Pond saves Mara River from gold mining pollution

Jacob Mugini

June 02, 2018 |

InfoNILE |

Text |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Tanzania, Murito

The Mara River that runs through Tanzania and Kenya is used as a significant resource by 1.1 million people throughout the surrounding communities. For years, artisanal miners have also used the river to clean their gold, but this has polluted the river and increase chances of mercury poisoning. One community has created a gold refining pond to simultaneously continue promoting the importance of washing the gold as well as keep the pollutants out of the Mara River.

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Leave No Worker Behind

Samantha Harvey

June 01, 2018 |

Earth Island |

Text |

Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Jackson, Mississippi

A decades-old principle called “just transition” has made international headway in the fight against climate change and toward equity and sustainability. Fundamental to the principle is transitioning from a capitalist system to a localized one that prioritizes cultural inclusion, local economies, decarbonization and environmental justice, and food sovereignty. But as this idea reaches prominence on the global stage, those that have been involved for years worry that its core meanings, morals, and actions will be co-opted.

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The teen parents who teach other young people about healthy relationships

Nicola Slawson

May 31, 2018 |

Positive.News |

Text |

Under 800 Words

Response Location: England, London

Straight Talking is a "peer-to-peer education initiative" in London using interactive workshops led by teen parents to show the reality of teenage pregnancy. The charity has operated for about 20 years, and studies show that it's working to discourage teen pregnancy while also helping peer educators prepare for new opportunities.

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Why Egypt Is at the Forefront of Hepatitis C Treatment

Ted Alcorn

May 29, 2018 |

The Atlantic |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Egypt

Egypt has made significant strides in eliminating hepatitis C from the country by implementing an approach that combines both affordable drug access and an effort to get the drugs to those in need. Supported by the government, the country "debuted an online portal for those with the disease to register for treatment," followed by a nationwide screening program.

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Communities now lead fight against outbreak of diseases

Syriacus Buguzi

May 28, 2018 |

The Citizen |

Text |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: Tanzania, Morogoro

The South African Centre for Infectious Disease Surveillance is piloting a program to use smartphone technology to report and respond to infectious disease outbreaks. The program trains community members to recognize signs of infectious diseases, such as vomiting and diarrhea, and report them through their smartphones. These reports are relayed to a team of specialists who track the location and frequency of these reports to determine if an outbreak of disease is occurring and respond accordingly.

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Why Environmental Impact Bonds Are Catching On

Laurie Mazur

May 25, 2018 |

Governing |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States

Environmental impact bonds allow cities, sometimes even community members, to share the risk and rewards with investors that are backing innovative possible solutions to big problems. This plan allows for large-scale green infrastructure to be piloted in areas across the U.S. where it is most needed.

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Opioid Crisis Compels New York to Look North for Answers

J. David Goodman

May 21, 2018 |

The New York Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Canada, Toronto, Ontario

Supervised injection sites in Canada have prevented hundreds of heroin overdose deaths. Now, New York City is looking to follow Canada's lead with a city-wide initiative to establish safe injection sites. While the Trump Administration is not in support of such sites, experts believe that it is unlikely that the federal government would interfere with a site if a city is in support of it.

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