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How Colorado's ski resorts can continue making snow in drought years like this one

Jason Blevins

October 15, 2018 |

The Colorado Sun |

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Response Location: United States, Loveland, Colorado

Several dry winters in the 1970s and 1980s prompted ski resorts to have a backup plan: make their own snow. The result is a solution that helps ski resorts and does not hurt the environment: man-made snow is stored in reservoirs and the majority re-enters natural water sources after ski season. Still, the Colorado Water Conservation Board oversees the process to ensure no harm is actually done.

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How to Turn a Car Town into a Cycling City

Melissa Bruntlett Chris Bruntlett

October 15, 2018 |

Next City |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: Netherlands, Eindhoven

The Dutch city of Eindhoven was built around the car, even into the 1970s, but as part of remaking itself after its main industries declined or moved away, it has made a dramatic shift to emphasizing cycling. City officials took steps to improve infrastructure as a way to elevate the city’s image internationally and also meet the needs of locals through high-profile projects that proved so popular the city was emboldened to revamp a major motorway into a public greenspace.

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West Virginia's Small-Town Revival

Zach Montague

October 09, 2018 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: United States, West Virginia

Small towns in West Virginia are a natural oasis for adventure lovers from urban and rural areas alike; towns like Davis and Fayetteville are succesfully capitalizing on their natural resources to increase tourism and contribute to their economic development.

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Head trauma: Area football teams work to lessen the impact

Noah Jones

October 05, 2018 |

Richland Source |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Ohio

Ohio football coach Mark Genders is working to reduce the possibility of head trauma and concussion for his players. He introduced the Guardian Cap, a helmet cover that reduces impact and has his players use it at games and at practice.

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“This thing is going to change everything”: Crested Butte bike builder, after his own injury, delivers adventure to chair-bound athletes

Jason Blevins

October 03, 2018 |

The Colorado Sun |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Crested Butte, Colorado

A Colorado bike builder creates adapted cycles for athletes who otherwise rely on wheelchairs for mobility. The cycles allow adventurous people with disabilities to ride trails and access difficult terrain.

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Changing the way people access the burliest waters in the country

Jason Blevins

September 28, 2018 |

The Colorado Sun |

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Response Location: United States, Colorado

When faced with the challenge of creating a better raft to access unexplored whitewater, a family devised what is now known as the Alpacka Raft. Changing the way people can explore the outdoors, the family company has turned into "one of the largest custom outdoor gear manufacturing shops in the country."

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South Africa's Secret for Saving Species: Breed Them for Hunting

Nick Dall

September 23, 2018 |

OZY |

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Response Location: South Africa

Commercial game farming is becoming the norm in Africa where both endangered species and farmers alike were in desperate need of change. The shift in focus to rearing animals for hunting, tourism and venison has created a more lucrative market and increased the population of many species.

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Minneapolis would like to cure your dockless bike-share skepticism

Eillie Anzilotti

September 17, 2018 |

FastCompany |

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Response Location: United States, Minneapolis, Minnesota

In Minneapolis, the nonprofit behind the city's bike share system plans to expand with a dockless model that will bring bikes into more neighborhoods while addressing some of the issues that model has encountered in other cities with bikes left in haphazard locations. Nice Ride will work with neighborhoods and city officials to create designated drop off zones and use a GPS system to find missing bikes. This cuts down on the docking infrastructure cost and allows more rapid expansion.

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Half-marathon in UK bans plastic water bottles

Katherine Martinko

September 12, 2018 |

TreeHugger |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United Kingdom, Greenwich, Greater London

Marathons can serve many purposes that have positive impacts on communities. However, they can also lead an influx of discarded water bottles along the running route. For a Greenwich half-marathon, organizers are attempting to change this by banning plastic bottles and enforcing the use of Ooho water pouches that are both edible and biodegradable.

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No helmets, no problem: how the Dutch created a casual biking culture

David Roberts

August 28, 2018 |

Vox |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: Netherlands

Most people in Holland ride a bicycle every week thanks to a widespread public commitment to a biking culture and infrastructure where everyone feels welcome. That includes very visible dedicated bike paths designed for the most sedate cyclist, courses teaching children safe cycling skills, and connections to combine biking and transit. Most Dutch don't need helmets because rather than making bicyclists dress to confront danger, the country has made the environs safer for cyclists.

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