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New technology provides hope for the Great Lakes' polluted waters

Abigail Comar

October 12, 2022 |

Great Lakes Echo |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Ohio

Hypernucleation flotation technology skims water to separate out the harmful algae blooms. That process brings the nutrient levels in the body of water down to a level that other living things can survive in.

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Just add water and stir — Owens Lake shows Utahns that even when salty lakes hit their lowest point, they can recover

Leia Larson

October 12, 2022 |

The Salt Lake Tribune |

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Response Location: United States, Lone Pine, California

To adjust from L.A. regularly draining Owens Lake for its water supply, locals have found that they can recover the dry lake by simply re-adding water to it, which prevents it from creating toxic dust storms. When water is added to the lake, the environment wakes up and becomes home to several plants and animals, specifically millions of birds, which depend on habitats like Owens Lake when traveling around the world.

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A Jordanian Collective Works Toward Food Sovereignty Through Urban Farming

Shefa'a Qudah

October 11, 2022 |

Next City |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Jordan, Amman

The Al Barakeh Wheat Project is working to regain food sovereignty through urban wheat farming in Amman, Jordan, by partnering farmers with families to teach them how to grow and harvest wheat.

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Waste workers on the frontlines to protect Apo Island from plastic threat

Jhesset Enano

October 11, 2022 |

Rappler |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Philippines, Apo Island

In the Philippines the War on Waste - Negros Oriental started a zero waste project on Apo Island to reduce landfill use and improve waste management. Waste workers train residents how to sort their trash into categories and collect the sorted trash twice a week.

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Putting a stop to labor trafficking!

Jason Nguyen Ana Lastra Robert Arnold Adrian Montes

October 11, 2022 |

Solutionaries |

Video |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Austin, Texas

The Equal Justice Center helps people who have experienced issues in the workplace like wage theft, labor trafficking and discrimination get justice against their employers.

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‘Pretty remarkable': How Florida got power back for 2 million after Ian

Noah Robertson

October 11, 2022 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Florida

After 15 years of fortifying the electric grid with swaps like concrete and steel electric poles and underground power lines, Florida utility companies were able to restore power to residents after Hurricane Ian faster than any previous storm.

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LGBT Couples From China Say ‘I Do' in Utah Over Zoom

Shen Lu

October 11, 2022 |

Wall Street Journal |

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Response Location: United States, Utah County, Utah

Utah has no residency or citizenship requirements for marriage licenses, which has made it a destination wedding spot. The state’s second-biggest county, Utah County, started conducting virtual wedding ceremonies in 2020 in the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic. So far, couples from more than 100 countries have signed up for virtual marriage licenses. Zoom weddings in Utah have become a viable solution, especially for couples who face legal or religious challenges when trying to get married in their home country.

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How we build political power: Lessons from Texas and Florida organizers

Anoa Changa

October 11, 2022 |

Scalawag |

Podcast |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Texas

Groups such as Texas Organizing Project are focusing on reaching out to voters year-round rather than just during election season, with the goal of reaching people who are often not a priority for traditional campaigns and political parties.

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Getting Voters the Truth in Whirlwind of Lies

Lourdes Medrano

October 11, 2022 |

Yes! Magazine |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Phoenix, Arizona

Amid a climate of targeted election misinformation, grassroots organizations such as One Arizona are intensifying their outreach to Latino voters, with a focus on connecting with younger generations through high school visits and outreach at music and cultural festivals. One Arizona has registered about 120,000 young voters in the state since March.

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For Amber Richards, life after overdose starts with compassion

Grant Stringer

October 11, 2022 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Clackamas county, Oregon

Project Hope connects people at risk of dying by drug overdose into the care of Amber Richards, a former heroin user and an expert on recovery. Project Hope has helped hundreds of clients find help, from detox to housing and counseling, since the project’s start in 2018.

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