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Chevron starts its unique project that buries carbon dioxide underground

Akshat Rathi

August 10, 2019 |

Quartz |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: Australia, Barrow Island, Western Australia

In the wake of a massive natural gas extraction project by Chevron, the Australian government asked the oil behemoth to bury as much as 4 million metric tons of carbon dioxide, which would otherwise be released into the atmosphere. The technology fueling the burying initiative, called carbon capture and storage (CCS), has had success in similar projects around the world in reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the oil creation process.

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As law enforcement nationwide faces scrutiny, cameras protect both public and officers

Amanda Lamb

August 09, 2019 |

WRAL-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Raleigh, North Carolina

Across the United States, 95 percent of law enforcement agencies have started using body cameras. In North Carolina, the majority of departments have started using such technology in the hopes of increasing transparency, trust, and accountability. While the use of body cams is wanted by both police and the community, finding the funding to purchase and maintain them has been a challenge for some departments.

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Oregon Rethinks Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Life After the Chinese Import Ban

Maggie Mertens

August 09, 2019 |

Bitterroot |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Portland, Oregon

After China stopped buying recycling near the end of 2017, Oregon faced mounting piles of mixed recycling that seemed bound for the landfill--a move that might have been illegal under Oregon law. Instead, the state's recycling industry made adjustments, including limiting the types of items to be recycled and using local processing plants instead of Chinese ones.

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You can now pay to turn your carbon emissions to stone

Akshat Rathi

August 08, 2019 |

Quartz |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: Switzerland, Zurich

A company based in Zurich pulls carbon dioxide from the air and turns it in to stone -- and you can subscribe to their services. The subscription program through Climeworks allows customers to sign up for different price levels in order to purchase the trapping of a certain amount of carbon dioxide per year.

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In wealthy Silicon Valley, a $500 million plan to save threatened farmland

Johnny Magdaleno

August 08, 2019 |

Reuters |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, San Martin, California

In Santa Clara County, California, the Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation program is funding an effort to prevent development and bolster agriculture on local farmland. The County, home to Silicon Valley, purchases land at market prices to protect it from development, incentivize agriculture, and prevent sprawl. While still in the beginning stages, the county looking long-term to see how this program will be financially sustainable.

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Interlocking Bricks: A Solution To Environment Degradation

Aisha Nanyonjo

August 07, 2019 |

Things That Work Uganda |

Multi-Media |

Under 800 Words

Response Location: Uganda, Bidibidi

Because deforestation in Uganda is rapidly increasing, including in the Bidibidi Refugee Settlement, a new tactic for constructing bricks for housing that didn't require trees was developed by Mercy Corps, UK Aid, and the Office of the Prime Minister. The new bricks are made of interlocking soil bricks consisting of sand, gravel, cement, and little water. This new solution is cost-effective, can be made on site, and preserves the local trees.

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Volunteers Fill A Green-Space Void In The International District

Marisa Demarco

August 06, 2019 |

KUNM |

Radio |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Residents and volunteers from The Nature Conservancy, Rocky Mountain Youth Corps and Artful Life joined forces to create a "pop-up park" in a long neglected vacant lot in the International District of Southeast Albuquerque. Too many dirt lots have sat empty in Albuquerque's most diverse legislative district. The pop-up park installed is mobile: it can be made permanent with added investment or moved to another dirt lot.

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As News Deserts Encroach, One City Looks At A New Way To Fund Local Journalism

Rae Ellen Bichell

August 05, 2019 |

Wyoming Public Media |

Multi-Media |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Longmont, Colorado

A local community member in Longmont, Colorado looks to creative public financing in order to keep the news media alive in his town. Looking to libraries as a successful model of special improvement districts, which act as independent government districts to raise funds for operation, the Longmont Observer aims to bring news back into the hands of locals after the regional newspaper shut down.

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Chicago remade its 127-year-old rapid transit system. Are there lessons for Metro?

Lori Aratani

August 02, 2019 |

The Washington Post |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

Officials who want to improve Washington D.C.'s unreliable metro system look to the Chicago Transportation Authority to find examples of success in rebuilding a subway system. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel prioritized upgrading tracks and stations and has seen a large increase in daily riders and overall satisfaction with the system since the renewal took place. Now, Washington officials invite advice and collaboration in their quest to revamp the region's metro system.

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These Brilliant Nets Don't Just Glow in the Dark — They're Saving Sea Turtles' Lives

Monica Humphries

August 02, 2019 |

NationSwell |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Hickam Field, Hawaii

Fishermen are attaching LED lights to the gillnets they use to trap fish to ward off unintended captures like turtles, dolphins, and sea lions. The lights warn the wildlife that something is there so they don’t get caught and has led to global decreases, as much as 60%, in the amount of sea turtles accidentally trapped. In order to increase accessibility to this response, organizations like the World Wildlife Foundation and governments are partnering with scientists to create subsidies.

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