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  • Surprising Results in Initial Virus Testing in N.Y.C. Schools

    October 19, 2020 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    Schools in New York City have, so far, been able to reopen during the coronavirus pandemic with suprisngly few cases reported and no sign yet of an outbreak. The model, which some are saying could be used at other schools across the U.S., includes random testing for students and staff, and introducing mobile testing units in neighborhoods where tests have come back positive.

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  • Virtual rush, no parties: University of Minnesota fraternities and sororities navigate pandemic life

    October 18, 2020 |

    Minnesota Star Tribune |

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    Response Location: United States, Minneapolis, Minnesota

    Students in fraternities and sororities at the University of Minnesota have moved many of their social activities to a virtual space and are taking precautions for those living in Greek housing to protect members and their community from contracting COVID-19. So far, efforts have largely proven successful in mitigating cases with only two students testing positive who were both able to immediately self-quarantine in private rooms.

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  • Lessons learned in real time at rural hospitals during pandemic

    October 16, 2020 |

    IowaWatch |

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    Response Location: United States, Osceola, Iowa

    Small hospitals in rural regions in America have quickly had to learn how to cope with the influx of COVID-19 cases during the pandemic. While many lessons have been learned, in Iowa, hospital personnel have seen success from joining forces with municipal, school district, business, and other civic leaders, as well as allocating stimulus funding toward safety steps.

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  • The mangrove forests protecting the Pearl River delta: a photo journey

    October 16, 2020 |

    China Dialogue |

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    Response Location: Hong Kong

    The Mai Po Nature Reserve in Hong Kong shows how the protection of mangrove forests is possible. These ecosystems are seen as a way to combat the effects of climate change since the forests can help prevent flood damage and store carbon. Yet, urban development, overfishing, and aquaculture pollution continue to threaten the recovery of mangrove forests in this region.

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  • Ex-logger leads firefighters defending Indonesia's peatlands

    October 14, 2020 |

    Thomson Reuters Foundation |

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    Response Location: Indonesia, Rawa Mekar Jaya, Riau

    An Indonesian government program called Masyarakat Peduli Api, or “Fire Care Community,” aims to improve community responses to wildfires and restore peatlands — valuable ecosystems that store carbon. Through community engagement and education, this volunteer fire brigade patrols the peatlands and addresses small fires before they spread. The program remains underfunded, but residents recognize the importance of their work.

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  • Growing vegetables in seawater could be the answer to feeding billions

    October 14, 2020 |

    Euronews |

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    Response Location: United Kingdom, Ayrshire, Scotland

    As climate changes causes seawater to flood land and increase the salt content in soil, farms in Scotland and the Netherlands are experimenting with using the saltwater to grow food. Seawater Solutions is growing crops called halophytes that have a high-salt tolerance and can be eaten or used as material for cosmetics and biofuels. And the Salt Farm Foundation has shown that potatoes, cabbage, and tomatoes can grow in saltwater. These projects can labor intensive, but seawater irrigation could be a viable climate adaptation solution.

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  • Even during pandemic, Tucson nonprofit advocates educational opportunities for undocumented students

    October 14, 2020 |

    Arizona Daily Star |

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    Response Location: United States, Tucson, Arizona

    ScholarshipsA-Z in Tucson is helping DREAMers (undocumented students with DACA) with economic assistance during the pandemic. The organization has provided up to $45,000 to around 100 families and continues to help students find and apply for scholarships through its new virtual platform.

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  • Only 1 of 3 Black boys is ready for kindergarten. How one organization is trying to improve that

    October 12, 2020 |

    KXAN-TV |

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    Response Location: United States, Austin, Texas

    The African American Youth Harvest Foundation in Austin, Texas, is aiming to close the gap for young Black boys who are not ready for kindergarten. The nonprofit works closely with families, and helps provide for immediate needs, like food, childcare, and utility bills. In the future, it hopes to employ social workers to address a wider swath of critical concerns and address learning issues among both Black and Hispanic boys, from birth to age 5.

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  • Nashville schoolroom helps single parents with students' online learning

    October 12, 2020 |

    WKRN-TV |

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    Response Location: United States, Nashville, Tennessee

    The Dream Center is providing a free schoolroom in Nashville for the children of single parents to stay on track for school. The nonprofit, which is run and staffed by volunteers, provides free meals to 32 students throughout the day, and helps them complete their daily lessons, all while following Covid-19 protocols.

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  • Experiential Museums Find New Ways to Sell Fun Even With Covid Restrictions

    October 10, 2020 |

    Wall Street Journal |

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    Response Location: United States, New York

    Interactive museums and venues are shifting their exhibits during the coronavirus pandemic to better attract patrons while still abiding by safety precautions. Although it has been a struggle in some cases, and all venues are at restricted capacities, several museums in New York have been able to still sell out with executive saying "some revenue was better than none."

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