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  • Step by Powerful Step, Citizens Lead Puerto Rico into Its Solar Future

    Melanie La Rosa

    September 19, 2019 |

    NACLA |

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    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: Puerto Rico

    After Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, knocking out power across the country, solar energy has stepped in to be a sustainable possibility. Such efforts have included lobbying local legislatures to incentivize communities to create their own solar project and training residents to install solar panels on their own. Many of the solar initiatives that have started have been community-led and hyper-local, meaning that what many deem a basic right – access to energy and electricity – are more accessible than ever.

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  • CT's small solutions to climate change: South Windsor goes solar

    Jan Ellen Spiegel

    September 19, 2019 |

    The Connecticut Mirror |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, South Windsor, Connecticut

    The town of South Windsor, Connecticut, is committed to reducing energy use and costs by going all-in on solar power. By incorporating solar into five of the town's schools, South Windsor will save an estimated $100,000 annually.

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  • Farm-To-Lunchroom Using Hydroponics

    Jill Nadeau

    September 19, 2019 |

    Wisconsin Public Radio |

    Radio |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Menasha, Wisconsin

    At one high school at the Menasha Joint School District in Wisconsin students are growing their own vegetables inside a classroom. That’s because they have their own a hydroponic garden, a garden that does not require soil. The homegrown produce is part of their meal program and is leading to positive effects. Students express more interest in learning about vegetables and feeling more connected to gardening. “They have a very personal connection to that produce.”

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  • There's Hope for Local Journalism

    James Fallows

    September 18, 2019 |

    The Atlantic |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Provincetown, Massachusetts

    The retention of local ownership provides a more viable business model for small newspapers. In Provincetown, Massachusetts, the Provincetown Independent eschews the profit-maximizing, private-equity business model in favor of a weekly publication that is focused on local issues. The newspaper operates on the basis of a hybrid business model, blending its publication with non-profit activities, such as training new journalists and other projects.

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  • CT's small solutions to climate change: when flood control spurs economic development

    Jan Ellen Spiegel

    September 18, 2019 |

    The Connecticut Mirror |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, Meriden, Connecticut

    Climate change adaptation efforts and economic development can go hand in hand, according to one Connecticut town. Meriden transformed a former mall into a large park, a natural solution that helps mitigate the town's routine flooding and has encouraged housing and retail development in the surrounding area.

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  • CT's small solutions to climate change: creating salt marsh in Stonington

    Jan Ellen Spiegel

    September 17, 2019 |

    The Connecticut Mirror |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, Stonington, Connecticut

    To address increased tidal flooding on its shoreline, Stonington, Connecticut, is sticking to a simple principle: "Where possible, work with nature not against it.” Volunteers plant native plants, helping to restore and expand the former salt marsh, which naturally absorbs water.

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  • Ideas from Oklahoma can help NC plan for future of increased flooding

    Richard Adkins

    September 17, 2019 |

    WRAL-TV |

    Broadcast TV News |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Tulsa, Oklahoma

    Eastern North Carolina -- an area increasingly affected by flooding from hurricanes -- looks to Tulsa for long-term, financially sustainable solutions to routine flooding. Tulsa's comprehensive approach includes regulating building in floodplains as well as building vast drainage systems in all high-risk flood areas. The city implemented a storm water mitigation fee to residents' water bills in order to make flood insurance among the cheapest in the country.

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  • Virginia solar volunteers bring relief from heat, and energy costs, to horse farm

    Elizabeth McGowan

    September 16, 2019 |

    Energy News Network |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Yogaville, Virginia

    Horse stables in Yogaville – a spiritual center in Virginia – were overheating in the summer months but have found relief through the implementation of solar panels. By installing the panels on the roof of the stables, enough electricity is generated to keep two fans circulating air continuously.

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  • Devon Energy works to recycle fracking waste water in the Permian Basin

    Adrian Hedden

    September 13, 2019 |

    Carlsbad Current-Argus |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Permian Basin, New Mexico

    In New Mexico's Permian Basin, controversial fracking operations are taking steps to reduce water usage and save money. Now, Devon Energy operates eight water treatment facilities in the area and reuses about 80% of its water for operations; experts say that 100& reusable water is the ultimate goal.

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  • Can We Turn Down the Temperature on Urban Heat Islands?

    Jim Morrison

    September 12, 2019 |

    Yale Environment 360 |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Portland, Oregon

    Researchers are using citizen science volunteers to more accurately identify hot spots in cities, where some temperatures are significantly higher than their surrounding areas. The data has also shown that there is a correlation between lower-income neighborhoods and higher temperatures. Climate change is expected to increase the number of extreme weather events, including heat waves, so mapping these urban heat islands can help cities develop new urban planning strategies.

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