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The natural products that could replace plastic

Adrienne Bernhard

January 28, 2019 |

BBC |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, New York

As many governments and societies are waking up to the negative effects on the environment that comes with an overreliance on plastics, scientists, engineers, and designers are developing myriad new materials. From stone wool, in which igneous rocks are spun into fibers, to mycotecture, in which mushrooms and other fungi are turned into packaging and insulation, these new materials are helping turn the tide of climate change.

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An Italian City Will Pay Residents to Bike to Work

Feargus O'Sullivan

January 28, 2019 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: Italy, Bari

A city in Southern Italy is starting a program that pays commuters to cycle to work on the heels of similar successful programs in France and the Netherlands. While more cycling can mean improved public health and lower traffic congestion, cities have to be ready with adequate cycling lanes.

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Adding density: Project tests if city changes have made backyard apartments more attainable

Abby Lynes

January 27, 2019 |

Bozeman Daily Chronicle |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Bozeman, Montana

Community members in Bozeman work with students at Montana State University and city officials to test the sustainability and practicality of backyard apartments, or ADUs. Though high costs and historic value could be obstacles for home-owners, these studio and one-bedroom apartments offer a space-saving solution to Bozeman's housing shortage.

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How Teenage Sisters Pushed Bali To Say 'Bye-Bye' To Plastic Bags

Michael Sullivan

January 26, 2019 |

NPR |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Indonesia

The island nation of Indonesia is the world's second biggest polluter of marine plastics, which can be disastrous for its tourism industry, setting aside the obvious environmental hazards. But two sisters in Bali took on the problem head on in 2013 with Bye Bye Plastic Bags. After an online petition, the sisters launched massive beach cleanups, awareness campaigns, and community workshops. After enough momentum, the governor of Bali banned single-use plastic.

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Cooking beetles: An island in Assam is eating its farm pest

Sahana Ghosh

January 25, 2019 |

Mongabay |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: India, Majuli, Assam

A small island in India is eating their pests in an entomophagic restaurant before they in turn destroy their crops. The island of Majuli has been plagued by an infestation of white grub beetles for a long time, but starting in 2012 as many as 400 farmers have been trained to capture the beetle when they emerge out of the ground for mating season. Since 2010, 900,000 beetles have been collected and are now ending up on residents' plates. This strategy has since won several awards for its innovation and sustainability.

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Charity Finds Success in Work With At-Risk Children, but It's Costly

Paul Sullivan

January 25, 2019 |

The New York Times |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Portland, Oregon

Friends of the Children pairs a cohort of about eight students, identified as some of the most at-risk in a city or neighborhood, with well-paid mentors who stay with the kids from kindergarten through the end of high school. Currently in 15 cities, the national organization allows cities to adapt their program to their unique context while still providing data tracking and marketing support. Researchers and donators credit the organization's focus on a limited number of kids over a long period of time for its success.

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How Chicago's ‘J-school of the Streets' Is Reinventing Local News

Max Blau

January 24, 2019 |

Politico |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

Strengthening the link between local journalism and civic engagement lends a voice to communities long underrepresented. Chicago’s City Bureau brings the newsroom out to neighborhoods and communities. In an effort to augment a lack of diversity in US newsrooms and a lack of understanding surrounding local issues, City Bureau empowers locals to act as “documenters” collecting, analyzing, and reporting on public meetings and issues that matter to their communities. By making journalism accessible to locals, City Bureau aims to build trust and redefine the journalistic process.

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A B.C. solution to taking the sting out of honey fraud

Matthew Low

January 24, 2019 |

CBC |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: Canada, Chiliwack, British Columbia

A Canadian honey producer is helping to combat fraudulent sales of honey, which is the third most fraudulently traded item in the world. Impure honeys are usually diluted with rice and corn syrups. The Canadian producer uses nuclear magnetic resonance to test honey's veracity, after which he adds the sample to a honey database.

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How a Vermont social network became a model for online communities

Andrew Liptak

January 24, 2019 |

The Verge |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Moretown, Vermont

A Vermont-based online network, the Front Porch Forum, has spread around the state as a way for community members to share ideas, resources, and initiatives. Neighbors offer support in everything from rogue Roombas (yes, you read that correctly) to disaster relief efforts.

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Evolution of Ambulance Services

Judi Currie

January 23, 2019 |

Granite State News Collaborative |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Manchester, New Hampshire

Across New Hampshire, eight different emergency programs are being piloted that creatively use ambulance services to bolster community health care. In a state that has witnessed the need for mental health services and responses to the opioid epidemic, emergency medical services are often on the frontlines. Recognizing this opportunity, programs like Safe Station, which provides those with substance abuse issues a space to seek help, are being developed.

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