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Deer Wars: The Forest Awakens

Leslie Anthony

January 22, 2019 |

Hakai Magazine |

Multi-Media |

Over 3000 Words

Response Location: Canada, Haida Gwaii, British Columbia

On the British Columbia group of islands called Haida Gwaii, a project called Restoring Balance is working to lessen invasive mammals and restore the ecosystem to what it once was. A key part of this was the targeted eradication of deer, which happened mostly through hunting and ambush stations. One year later, most are gone. Bit by bit, species by species, the removal of invasive animals has allowed the land to return to its native biodiversity and strengthen its ecosystem resilience.

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StationSoccer

Jill Harkins

January 22, 2019 |

The Philadelphia Citizen |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Atlanta, Georgia

When Sanjay Patel realized there was unused land and parking lots near many of Atlanta's MARTA stations, he had an idea - working with city partners, Patel built soccer fields in and adjacent to several stations, offsetting the growing price and travel demands of youth soccer and bucking the trend of declining public transportation ridership. Is a similar approach possible in Philadelphia, a city without the same vacant lots?

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For young Native Americans, running is a lesson in their own history

Story Hinckley

January 15, 2019 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Santa Fe

Wings of America is a New Mexico based organization that uses running as a way for Native Americans to reconnect with their pasts and cultures while combatting pervasive stereotypes. The organization also organizes runs as protest and resistance, giving youth an opportunity to speak up on the issues they care about.

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‘When I Skate It Just Feels Free':Figure Skating in Harlem helps young women of color see themselves on ice

Lovia Gyarkye

January 05, 2019 |

The New York Times |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, New York

Figure Skating in Harlem is a group working to help young girls of color in New York learn teamwork, dedication, and hardwork - and the art of figure skating, a sport that is often perceived as inaccessible and overwhelmingly white and Asian-American. But the program doesn't just stop there; the program also includes academic and leadership development.

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Spain's Alma de África soccer team is like 'family' for immigrant players

Catarina Fernandes Martins

December 26, 2018 |

Public Radio International (PRI) |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: Spain, Jerez de la Frontera, Andalusia

A professional soccer team in Andalusia called Alma de África has helped integrate migrants and locals. The team has 25 players from 16 different countries, including Spain. It provides a sense of family and belonging amid frustrating circumstances for both newcomers and locals.

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As Polar Bear Attacks Increase in Warming Arctic, a Search for Solutions

Gloria Dickie

December 19, 2018 |

Yale Environment 360 |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Canada, Churchill, Manitoba

As sea ice melts, polar bears in the Arctic spend increasingly more time on land, leading to dangerous conflicts with people. While Inuit communities and conservationists are at odds on how to manage the bears, researchers are developing technologies to reduce fatal conflicts. Patrols and the use of BEARDAR, a radar system that spots the animals on the landscape, have shown some promise.

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Montana waters test negative for mussels

Rob Zolman

December 19, 2018 |

Valley Journal |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Helena, Montana

In Montana last year, Fish Wildlife and Parks has worked with stakeholders across the state, running 35 watercraft stations that inspected over 100,000 boats. Meanwhile, the agency has coordinated with other organizations to educate the public about invasive aquatic species. At least in part thanks to these efforts, no new invasive mussel introductions were found last year.

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Sailing Blind: How Technology Helps Visually Impaired Athletes Navigate New Waters

Benjamin Rachlin

December 18, 2018 |

Pacific Standard |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Boston, Massachusetts

When Mark Bos lost his eyesight in a motorcycle accident, it didn't seem likely that he'd be able to partake in the active lifestyle he had known before. However, when he started rehabilitation at the Carroll Center for the Blind in Boston, he was introduced to sailing and racing programs. Using the Homerus Autonomous Sailing System, sailors are able to orient themselves on the water by sound instead of sight, expanding access to the sport while also teaching those who've lost their eyesight ways to cope.

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A declining number of avalanche deaths in Colorado, the West in the past four seasons buoys hope

Jason Blevins

December 17, 2018 |

The Colorado Sun |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Colorado

After their peak in the 1990s, avalanche fatalities have leveled off thanks to a culture of avalanche awareness. Despite the growing number of backcountry enthusiasts in western states, a combination of improved avalanche forecasting and responsible, risk-aware marketing by snow sports media and gear makers has succeeded in creating a high level of public safety awareness. In Colorado, the state funds weather centers and a database of incidents. Combined with such resources, backcountry awareness programs and clinics put on by local shops have proven effective in promoting a culture of safety.

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Intrepid Business Travelers Are Finding Another Way to the Airport: Bike

Amy Zipkin

November 26, 2018 |

The New York Times |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Portland, Oregon

Airports around the US are incorporating bike friendly routes and racks for travelers looking for a more sustainable, reliable, and environmentally friendly way to catch their flight. In cities like Portland, Ore., Baltimore, and San Diego, airports offer accessibility to bike trails that connect to their terminals and free storage racks to make navigating to the airport via bicycle more convenient.

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