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  • Is Sausage the Missing Link in the Great Bait Debate?

    Sausages made of fish processing waste and other bait alternatives are under development in Canada as members of the fishing industry work to save the declining populations of popular lobster bait fish like mackerel and herring.

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  • What Can Cities Learn from Kansas City's Fare-Free Transit Program?

    The Kansas City Streetcar provides fare-free transportation for residents, which helps to get them downtown and promote more economic development. The fare-free streetcar also makes transit more equitable by removing barriers for low-income passengers and improving mobility for people with disabilities.

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  • One WA school district helped homeless students graduate. Can others?

    In Washington, North Thurston Public Schools increased the graduation rate of students experiencing homelessness from 65% to 84% by hiring student navigators. These staff members consistently support students experiencing homelessness and attend to needs like finding housing, applying for college, or anything else that might arise.

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  • The Supermarket Lending Shoppers Money for Groceries

    In the United Kingdom, the supermarket Iceland Foods gives out interest-free microloans on pre-loaded cards during school holidays for families to spread out their grocery bills over time when finances are most stretched. The program also reduces pressure on food banks that are already struggling to meet demand.

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  • This Youth-led Nonprofit is Helping Nigerians Deal with Mental Health Problems

    The Nigerian nonprofit Idimma is helping those who cannot afford to travel to access mental health care by connecting them with trained counselors. After connecting with those in need of help, the organization provides a mental health screening and refers them to specialists.

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  • Campus religious groups step into a new realm: mental health counseling

    Organizations like the Muslim Mental Health Initiative and the Hillel mental health and wellness pilot program are helping connect students in need of mental health support with specialists who understand their religion to make the process more comfortable and less difficult.

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  • Kelp Farming Is Reviving an Ancient Practice -- and a Modern Economy

    A kelp hatchery run by residents of the Shinnecock Reservation in New York is creating jobs and cleaning up the bay because the seaweed soaks up carbon and pollutants.

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  • What if gun owners had to pass a test? Czech Republic offers an answer.

    In the Czech Republic, people pursuing gun ownership must pass a health clearance, a background check, and a 40-minute, 30-question exam. If they get that far, potential gun owners must then prove they can handle and shoot a weapon safely and accurately. As a result, the country hasn’t had a mass shooting since 2019 and had seven gun-related homicides last year.

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  • One crop uses more than half of Utah's water. Here's why.

    Farmers in Utah cultivate alfalfa to improve soil health and reduce their carbon emissions. Their profits help sustain rural towns’ economies.

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  • Kenyans turn to tradition to fight rising heat

    Kenyans are trading iron for grass, palm fronds, and water reeds to build roofs that keep their homes cooler during extreme heat waves.

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