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How Ljubljana turned itself into Europe's ‘green capital'

Simone D'Antonio

August 23, 2017 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

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Response Location: Slovenia, Ljubljana

Ljubljana was once a highly crowded city but since the election of its mayor, the city has become far more green due to a clear strategic plan and efficient mayoral office. The largest impact change was making the downtown core largely car free, other changes such as reducing waste and creating urban gardens have also had an impact.

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Here's What Can Be Done to Stop the Mounting Deaths of Right Whales

Paul Tullis

August 10, 2017 |

News Deeply |

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Response Location: Canada

Right whales are highly endangered and far too many were killed by ship strikes in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. With the help of the International Marine Organization, mitigation measures have been taken, such as to prevent ships from entering areas where whales often inhabit, and the creation of shipping lanes.

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Will Cities Ever Outsmart Rats?

Linda Poon

August 09, 2017 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

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Response Location: United States, Washington, District of Columbia

It is currently estimated that there are 2 million rats in New York City. With numbers that high, cities including Washington, D.C. and Chicago along with New York City have teams employed solely to control the rat population. Efforts have previously been futile, however, as little is known about this species. Recognizing this problem, some cities have begun working with researchers and computer scientists to use big data to not just control the current rat populations, but also predict where the rodents will infest next and attempt to thwart their next move.

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We Went to a 'Form-a-Palooza,' a Hackathon for Better Paperwork

Gracie McKenzie

August 08, 2017 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

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Response Location: United States, Washington, District of Columbia

The forms required to receive social services can be long and difficult to navigate, despite their essential nature for many people in need. In D.C., a new team meant to coordinate innovation across agencies gathered wonks and interested residents to figure out how to make those forms clearer and easier to use.

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‘Upcycling' Ocean Plastic Trash Comes into Fashion

Erica Cirino

August 07, 2017 |

News Deeply |

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Response Location: United States, Cape Porpoise, Maine

When global oil prices drop, so do incentives to recycle plastic materials, and even more plastic debris and trash ends up collecting in our oceans and ecosystem. An alternative solution in the form of "up-cycling" is helping to combat plastic pollution, as nonprofits and do-gooders who gather beach and ocean trash partner up with companies and retailers to produce desirable products crafted from materials collected out of the oceans.

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Rise of the Government Chatbot

Zach Quaintance

August 04, 2017 |

Government Technology |

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Response Location: United States

City governments have been implementing “chatbots” to provide a way for residents to both communicate with city government as well as receive information about and assistance with services through text or Facebook. Chatbots provide a means for residents to interact with services all day as well as reduces city staff’s workload.

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Sending Health to Rural Ghana via Traveling Medics

Andrew Higgins

August 01, 2017 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: Ghana

In places such as Ghana, people live far from proper healthcare, which is why Community Health Workers in the region, and in other regions lacking access to healthcare, are being trained. CHW's can help educate individuals about how to stay healthy, increase prevention techniques, and help them get proper medical aid.

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Forging Their Own Path: Parental Activism Helps Launch Citizens of the World Charter School

Tammy Worth

July 31, 2017 |

KCPT |

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Response Location: United States, Kansas City, Kansas

A group of Kansas City parents were frustrated with the local public and charter school offerings and sent out an RFP seeking potential partners and funders for a new type of school. The group ultimately decided to work with Citizens of the World to design a school more reflective of the cultural and economic diversity of the population. “Education needs to be parent-driven, and if they feel their needs aren’t being met by traditional schools, they ought to be in a position to affect change in that system or seek alternatives,” Al Dimmitt, superintendent of a local charter school network, noted.

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Robot Revolution: New Generation of Cheap Drones to Explore the Seas

Matthew O. Berger

July 31, 2017 |

News Deeply |

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Response Location: United States, Half Moon Bay, California

There's a robot revolution happening in the San Francisco Bay Area, and it's all in the name of mapping our oceans. This boom of technological innovation is helping bring lower-cost tools to both researchers and citizens. These consumers in turn use the devices to take photos during their excursions that ultimately create a network of ocean data that helps map the realities of concerns such as ocean acidification, rising water temperatures and overfishing.

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Free Lunch at the Library

Catherine Saint Louis

July 30, 2017 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: United States, Cincinnati, Ohio

From New York to Ohio to California, librarians have teamed up with the USDA summer food service program, along with other non-profits, to feed kids dependent on free/reduced-price lunches during the school year. Using census data to locate communities of greatest need and data to measure participation trends, the collaborative has witnessed a surge in effectiveness and impact across the states. Families, librarians, and public officials alike express satisfaction and enthusiasm for the initiative and its future.

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