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  • Why Is Wyoming Safer?

    September 17, 2014 |

    Inside Energy |

    Multi-Media |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Wyoming

    During gas drilling boom in Wyoming, worker deaths were extremely high . In response occupational epidemiologists were hired to help improve worker safety.

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  • When Low-Tech Solutions Win

    September 11, 2014 |

    Slate |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: India, New Delhi, Delhi

    A hygiene intervention in a wooden branch, recycled plastic jug, and a bit of soap tied to some rope—a cheap solution that allows access to sanitation in poor communities without incurring major expenses.

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  • How Conservative, Tough-On-Crime Utah Reined In Police Militarization

    September 01, 2014 |

    Buzzfeed |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Utah

    The militarization of police forces in cases such as Ferguson, Missouri’s riots has led the state of Utah to question what can be done to prevent such an overuse of force from happening. Utah expanded upon a law passed by Democratic legislature in Maryland, which Utah’s ACLU reworked with some libertarians, to require the police to provide data about SWAT team usage. Utah’s success demonstrates that demilitarization bills passed with bipartisan support are not impossible.

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  • Jail program, a first in NC, includes classes behind bars

    August 31, 2014 |

    Fayetteville Observer |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, Concord, North Carolina

    Cabarrus County’s Project Re-entry gives those experiencing incarceration a chance at an education and self-reflection. The program has shown such success that it is being expanded to other detention centers in the county. Those who take part are able to take classes – all taught by volunteers – like literacy and religious studies, or choose to enroll in programs like Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous.

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  • Camden Turns Around With New Police Force

    August 31, 2014 |

    The New York Times |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Camden, New Jersey

    Since moving to a county-run police department, Camden, N.J., historically one of the nation’s poorest and most dangerous cities, has altered its culture to overcome years of mistrust by developing a personal relationship with and empowering the local community.

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  • The Power, and Process, of a Simple Solution

    August 14, 2014 |

    The New York Times |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: Bangladesh, Khulna, Khulna Division

    With the creation of oral rehydration solution, diarrhea can be treated by inexpensive, homemade remedies. O.R.S. has undeniably helped Bangladesh make big strides in improving child health in recent decades thanks to thoughtful, systemic implementation, and it is now distributed by UNICEF in more than 60 countries.

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  • How Highway Underpasses are Saving Panthers in Florida

    August 14, 2014 |

    Mental Floss |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, Florida

    According to the Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission, there are fewer than 180 panthers left in the state due to high rates of animal-vehicle collision. Now, the state is trying to prevent further harming the species by introducing specially designed technology, including highway underpasses and roadside animal detection systems.

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  • The Roads Scholar

    August 13, 2014 |

    High Country News |

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    Response Location: United States, Missoula, Montana

    Many wildlife are killed each year as they are hit by cars when crossing highways. Montana built crossing structures over high risk sections of highways, such as grass covered tunnels, for animals to cross safely and reduce car accidents.

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  • On Columbia, ‘just add water' seems to be working

    August 02, 2014 |

    The Seattle Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Brewster, Washington

    New water management technology implemented along the Columbia has significantly helped the fish population - specifically salmon - return to healthy numbers and has restored much of the community and industry that revolves around the river, including for native peoples.

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  • Model for Early Education

    August 01, 2014 |

    American University Radio (WAMU) |

    Radio |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Jacksonville, North Carolina

    As many as 40 percent of the approximately 2 million military children in the United States are under the age of 5. Educating these young learners has become a priority in recent decades, and the military has become a leader in early childhood education by employing extensive staff training.

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