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  • Ride-hailing apps have a gender problem. These women drivers are fighting back

    April 26, 2023 |

    Context |

    Video |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: Kenya, Nairobi

    Women-only taxi companies like An Nisa in Nairobi empower women to become rideshare drivers. These opportunities combat gender bias and create a safer space for women.

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  • Zipline's AI drones are boosting access to medical products at rural hospitals in Kaduna

    April 14, 2023 |

    Social Voices |

    Text |

    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: Nigeria, Kaduna

    Delivery company Zipline uses drones to get medical supplies to rural areas in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Their drones offer on-demand delivery to distribution hubs much quicker than the previous delivery process.

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  • Church providing vital services to community in need

    August 09, 2022 |

    WXYZ-TV |

    Broadcast TV News |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Cleveland, Ohio

    The Cleveland Clergy Coalition pools together church resources to provide community programs, including daily transportation to a manufacturing plant in the suburbs that offers stable, good-paying jobs and benefits. Many of the people who utilize the program were formerly incarcerated and are looking to reintegrate into the workforce.

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  • Seaweed Inc.: As climate threatens lobster, Maine eyes new cash crop

    July 05, 2022 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

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    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Maine

    As harvesting lobsters becomes more uncertain along the Maine coast due to climate change, many fishers are turning to kelp farming as a way to diversify their income. Atlantic Sea Farms purchases 1 million pounds of kelp a year from dozens of farmers resulting in The Pine Tree State becoming one of the top aquaculture producers in the United States.

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  • Vertical Farms Expand as Demand for Year-Round Produce Grows

    April 06, 2022 |

    The New York Times |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States

    Venture capitalists are increasingly interested in investing in indoor vertical farms as a way to combat supply chain disruptions and grow crop yields in a changing climate. A number of these farms are opening in the coming years throughout the United States and the industry is expected to grow to $9.7 billion worldwide by 2026. However, running an indoor vertical farm does have some technological limits and can result in high energy costs.

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  • How Chinese-built railway projects are easing mobility, saving lives in Nigeria

    March 22, 2022 |

    International Centre for Investigative Reporting |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: Nigeria

    The Abuja-Kaduna standard gauge railway has helped increase travel safety across Nigeria. Many commuters have had to deal with kidnapping and violence while traveling but trains provide secure modes of transportation. They are also a more affordable alternative to air travel. The Abuja-Kaduna railway was mainly funded by project-tied loans from China. Because of the increased comfort, reliability, and safety, train lines are expanding throughout the country.

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  • The Little Schooner That Might

    February 21, 2022 |

    The River |

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    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, New York

    The Apollonia, a sail freight ship, carries a variety of cargoes on the Hudson River to waterfront markets and places where individual customers can pick up pre-ordered goods without burning fossil fuels. Much of the transportation involves transporting goods from local farms to local small businesses, all aimed at building a zero-carbon economy. The Appolonia uses fuel less than 5% of the time, consuming less than 20 gallons of fuel to move over 2619.99 ton-miles of major cargoes.

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  • Inside United Airlines' Decision to Mandate Coronavirus Vaccines

    October 02, 2021 |

    The New York Times |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States

    The key to United Airlines successful vaccine mandate, even in areas that have low vaccination rates, was gradually phasing in the mandate after a year-long effort laying the groundwork. The airline worked with the union to set up vaccine clinics at its major hubs and offered incentives to employees who got vaccinated. Incentives, like extra pay or vacation days that declined over time until they expired, led the majority of employees to get vaccinated, and the mandate proved to be the final push that was needed.

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  • How Delta Air Lines mandated employee vaccinations without losing workers

    September 14, 2021 |

    Quartz |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States

    To increase the number of employees getting vaccinated against COVID-19, Delta Air Lines announced that the company would charge employees for their healthcare plans if they were not vaccinated. Many businesses have used incentives to encourage their employees to get the vaccine, which can be positive rewards or, as in this case, the threat of a potential penalty. Within two weeks of the announcement, 20% of Delta’s remaining unvaccinated employees received their shots and no employees have resigned as a result of the new policy.

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  • Farm-to-table took off during the pandemic. Is it here to stay?

    July 14, 2021 |

    The Kansas Leadership Center Journal (KLC Journal) |

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    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Kansas

    As the COVID-19 pandemic hit and grocery store shelves became bare, many consumers sought to purchase meat directly from farmers. The Shop Kansas Farms group on Facebook has more than 148,000 members with about 800 producers who are selling their goods. While there needs to be more education for farmers on how to sell their livestock and for consumers on the intricacies of buying from processors, people in other states are creating their own groups to better connect consumers to vendors.

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