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How a Methodist Preacher Became a Champion for Black-Led Sustainable Agriculture

Tiffani Patton

September 09, 2022 |

Yes! Magazine |

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Response Location: United States, Allensworth, California

The TAC Farm is a Black-owned and operated farm working to boost the local economy. TAC Farm also uses organic, climate-friendly farming processes, like enriching the soil with compost and installing windbreaks to protect crops.

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Taller grasses, deeper roots: Texas ranchers adapt to era of extremes

Henry Gass

September 09, 2022 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

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Response Location: United States, Emory, Texas

In order to keep up with the demands of climate change, beef producers are shifting how pastures are planted and managed, diversifying their cattle stock, and diversifying their businesses. Planting native grasses that cover the soil and help retain moisture and rotating cattle helps ranchers prepare for climate crises, like droughts.

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Making women dry; here's how a foundation is reducing Nigeria's fistula burden

Mustapha Usman

September 09, 2022 |

International Centre for Investigative Reporting |

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Response Location: Nigeria

Fistula Foundation Nigeria helps women with obstetric fistula get free treatment and get back to daily life. The organization also works to prevent obstetric fistula through public education and training doctors.

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Sacramento-area experiment could help merge a 'clean' future with viable neighborhoods

Casey Rafter

September 08, 2022 |

Sacramento Business Journal |

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Response Location: United States, Sacramento, California

Green Means Go identifies central parts of cities called “Green Zones” and then makes efforts to increase infill housing where services already exist for residents and improve access to alternative, more “green" modes of transportation, and reduce commute times. Less vehicle commuting means fewer greenhouse gas emissions. Out of 28 local jurisdictions, 23 have already adopted Green Zones.

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A university initiative plants 33,000 trees to fight climate change, COVID-19 poses a threat

Wisdom Onwunmelu

September 08, 2022 |

Social Voices |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Achoro-Ndiagu, Ebonyi

Over 33,000 trees have been planted through the Campus Green Initiative at a Nigerian university. By planting the trees, they are able to mitigate the effects of strong winds that destroy buildings on campus. Funding the initiative can be difficult, but they are planning to grow the program to plant more trees.

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Mental health professionals of color are in the vanguard of the fight against burnout

Andy Robins

September 08, 2022 |

NowKalamazoo |

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Response Location: United States, Kalamazoo, Michigan

The mental health profession can lead to intense burnout, specifically for mental health professionals of color. Some facilities are launching efforts like the Stay Well program to address burnout including promoting cultural competency among all professionals, recruiting and training more practitioners of color, limiting the hours worked per week, emphasizing self-care and providing virtual work options and vacation days.

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Incarcerated People Are Saving a Disappearing Plant

Peter Yeung

September 08, 2022 |

Reasons to be Cheerful |

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Response Location: United States, Boise, Idaho

Sagebrush in Prisons Project allows incarcerated people to restore sagebrush, a threatened plant that plays a crucial role in U.S. ecosystems. The program provides opportunities for incarcerated adults to cultivate team building and horticulture skills, hone an interest in ecology, and improve employability outside of the prison system.

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How Japan Won its ‘Traffic War'

David Zipper

September 06, 2022 |

Bloomberg |

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Response Location: Japan, Tokyo

Fewer than 3,000 people died in Japanese car crashes in 2021, compared to almost 43,000 in the United States. This is due to introducing initiatives like the Shinkansen, the world’s first bullet train, which is safer, quicker, and oftentimes more accessible than traditional cars, thus eliminating the need for residents to drive themselves.

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Britain's Blind Farmers Are Teaching Others How to Grow

Alexander Turner

September 06, 2022 |

Reasons to be Cheerful |

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Response Location: England, Bedfordshire

Inclusive Farm is adapted for people with a wide range of physical needs, like for people who are blind, to give farming students the full range of skills expected on a farm. Inclusive Farm aims to break down barriers for disabled people in the farming industry and is currently ushering its first intake of 14 students toward completing their courses.

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It Was War. Then, a Rancher's Truce With Some Pesky Beavers Paid Off.

Catrin Einhorn

September 06, 2022 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: United States, Wells, Nevada

Throughout the west, a growing number of ranchers and scientists are reimaging the way they see beavers and considering them as tools for climate resilience. The vast network of beaver dams can help protect crops during droughts and store water and provide a buffer against wildfires, while simultaneously creating a habitat for a variety of species.

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