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Want to rebuild soil? Build relationships

Emily Stifler Wolfe

March 17, 2022 |

Montana Free Press |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Judith Basin, Montana

Regenerative agriculture is one of the top ways the Biden administration aims to reduce atmospheric carbon. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service and individual farmers’ work on regenerative agriculture have implications for the future of food production in regards to global supply chain disruptions and combatting climate change.

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Can Small Seaweed Farms Help Kelp Scale Up?

Lynn Fantom

March 16, 2022 |

Civil Eats |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Maine

Atlantic Sea Farms strives to create sustainable ocean livelihoods by growing seaweed, which is good for both people and the planet. It's nutritionally dense, provides an extra source of revenue for fishermen, and is environmentally low impact. Ongoing studies also indicate it might absorb carbon dioxide in the ocean and tamp down ocean acidification. In 2018, Atlantic Sea Farms was producing 30,000 wet pounds of seaweed a year but expects a harvest of 1.2 million pounds this year, making it the largest in the U.S.

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Reimagining a Differently-Abled World

Adhiambo Edith Magak

March 16, 2022 |

The Elephant |

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Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: Kenya

Riziki Source helps people with disabilities access job opportunities through their disability-friendly website.

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Farmers rediscover benefits of traditional small grains in Zimbabwe

Tatenda Chitagu

March 15, 2022 |

Mongabay |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Zimbabwe, Bikita

With the help of community projects and organizations, farmers in Bikita, Zimbabwe, are transitioning back to growing traditional small grains after hybrid maize crops led to disappointing results.

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The Stop Asian Hate movement is at a crossroads

Li Zhou

March 15, 2022 |

Vox |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States

The Stop AAPI Hate movement has increased the public’s awareness of the increase in hate crimes and prejudice as a result of COVID-19. The movement collects incident reports and uses the data to advocate for change. In addition to increasing awareness by ensuring that hate crimes did not go unnoticed, more people have participated in protests and become engaged with organizations working to stop anti-Asian racism. The movement has also fueled some policy wins, such as Congress’ approval of the Covid-19 Hate Crimes Act.

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When to take the keys away? Driver evaluation takes burden off caregivers to decide

Scott Scanlon

March 11, 2022 |

The Buffalo News |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Michigan

The Erie County Medical Center’s Driver Rehabilitation Program tests drivers' physical and cognitive abilities, to recommend whether or not they should remain behind the wheel.

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In Holland People With Dementia Can Work on a Farm

Elizabeth Hewitt

March 07, 2022 |

Reasons to be Cheerful |

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Response Location: Netherlands, Brielle, Holland

Care farms in the Netherlands allow people with dementia to work alongside farmers in joint responsibility and decision-making. This work provides physical and emotional benefits like movement, social interaction, and a sense of purpose.

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A Survival Tool In Transgender Community, Breast Binders Are In High Demand

Carol Dannhauser

February 28, 2022 |

Connecticut Health Investigative Team |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Stratford, Connecticut

Health Care Advocates International’s free breast binder program provides binders to transgender youths by donating them to local clinics or paying to ship them. The binders help prevent body dysphoria triggers by creating a flat-chest appearance.

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A Program for Youth Is Reshaping Arts Education in Chicago

Francia Garcia Hernandez

February 21, 2022 |

Yes! Magazine |

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Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

The National Museum of Mexican Art’s Yollocalli Arts Reach provides space for young people to collaborate with each other, work with mentors, and gain exposure to different art forms and creative skills. Yollocalli serves Chicago’s youth in predominately Latino neighborhoods and focused on free art programming, mentorship, and career support. The programming emphasizes creativity as a tool for youth to learn to express their needs, share their ideas, and influence their environment. Nearly 3,000 teenagers and young adults have participated in Yollocalli’s programs with forty lead artists.

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One doctor, two states: Comparing Texas and North Carolina transparency

Matt Grant Dalton Huey

February 15, 2022 |

KXAN-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

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Response Location: United States, North Carolina

The North Carolina Medical Board posts reports of doctors’ disciplinary actions, hospital privilege actions, and malpractice settlements on an online database to increase transparency with patients.

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