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How one Indian village is lighting the way in green energy drive

Moushumi Basu

April 09, 2023 |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: India, Hengbung, Manipur

A first-of-its-kind renewable energy system in Hengbung, India, creates hydropower with solar pumps to prevent the community from experiencing prolonged power outages during extreme weather. At the same time, the project is increasing India’s renewable energy capacity.

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Why Minnesota's push to electrify government vehicles is going slower than expected

Frank Jossi

April 04, 2023 |

Energy News Network |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Minnesota

To reduce fossil fuel consumption, Minnesota is transitioning its fleet of state-owned vehicles to electric models.

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Detroit's WSU makes it easier for former students to return, finish degree

Mark Richardson

March 30, 2023 |

Detroit Metro Times |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

Wayne State University’s Warrior Way Back program allows former students who left college without a diploma to re-enroll and have up to $4,000 of their student debt forgiven.

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The promise of kelp-powered flight

Martha Henriques

March 23, 2023 |

BBC |

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5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, California

Researchers are developing sustainable aviation fuel made out of seaweed. The seaweed is pulled into the ocean by drone submarines, lowered at night to obtain more nutrients from the water, raised again during the day for optimal sunlight, and eventually harvested and turned into fuel.

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LA reuses lots of stormwater, but wants to save more

Caleigh Wells

March 22, 2023 |

KCRW |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

To help combat the water shortage, Los Angeles captures stormwater in giant dams and releases it later to slowly seep underground and recharge the aquifers. This water supplies about a quarter of the locals for the year.

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LA's City Hall Leads a New Fight Against an Old Foe: Homelessness

Patrick Sisson

March 22, 2023 |

Bloomberg |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles’ Inside Safe initiative is helping to transition people experiencing homelessness into interim housing and, eventually, permanent housing. The program uses local service providers to assist with the transition and provide social services.

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How ‘cheap plastic' is helping to deal with Nigeria's open defecation problem

Judd-Leonard Okafor

March 22, 2023 |

Daily Trust |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Nigeria

A public campaign is improving access to toilets in Nigerian communities to put a stop to open defecation. These affordable, easy-to-install, plastic toilets have a counterweighted door that ensures an air-tight seal to minimize odor and keep pests away.

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'Miracle meals': How a group tries to restore dignity of older Nigerians

Kehinde Ogunyale

March 16, 2023 |

Prime Progress |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Lagos

The Age Nigeria Foundation helps end the loneliness, abuse, and hunger of the elderly in Lagos State. The organization runs socialization centers, takes up legal cases to defend members, and provides them with food.

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This Juárez Nonprofit Uses Sports To Deter Youth From Violence

Christian Betancourt

March 13, 2023 |

Next City |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Mexico, Ciudad Juárez

Wellness schools, Escuelas de Bienestar, run by a nonprofit in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, train physical education teachers to integrate topics like human rights, drug prevention, and emotional health into the play in their school programming. The learning combined with play aims to deter youth from participating in violence and help them build personal connections.

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How will we feed Earth's rising population? Ask the Dutch.

Kenny Torrella

March 13, 2023 |

Vox |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: Netherlands

In the Netherlands’ Seed Valley some of the largest seed companies in the world are increasing agricultural output to feed the growing world population using less land. They use plant breeding, which involves combining the DNA of different crop varieties, and seed enhancement, which involve germinating the seeds early to shorten the dormant period in which they are most vulnerable. Seed enhancement can also include coating seeds with solutions that combat dangers like disease and wind gusts.

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