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  • The race to unravel the biggest coronavirus outbreak in the United States

    Amy Maxmen

    March 06, 2020 |

    Nature |

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    Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

    When virologists and genomicists in Seattle, Washington realized that COVID-19 was likely to spread to the United States, they began to research ways to keep vulnerable poplulations safe. So far, early success has come from replicating the Seattle Flu Study, which uses a swab test to "reveal the trail that the flu takes as it passes around households, homeless shelters, office parks and communities in the city," and now investors are putting money towards getting these tests into households.

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  • Bringing freshwater turtles out of their shells and into the spotlight

    Aditi Tandon

    March 06, 2020 |

    Mongabay |

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    Response Location: India, Assam

    Freshwater Turtles and Tortoises of India (FTTI) is a research and conservation group protecting the 29 species of turtles and tortoises in the country. For founders Anuja Mital and Sneha Dharwadkar, the project is extra important as many of these species are endangered, and they play a crucial role in maintaining balance in river and lake ecosystems. The project has also allowed them to serve as role models for the importance of female researchers feeling comfortable doing important fieldwork.

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  • Down on the Farm That Harvests Metal From Plants

    Ian Morse

    February 26, 2020 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: Malaysia, Borneo

    A group of scientists in Borneo have proven that plants can supply small levels of the minerals needed to sustain industrial products such as stainless steel. Specifically, a group of plants that thrive in metallic soil can produce nickel. While a small-scale trial has been successful, scientists are in the early stages of proving this can be scaled up - to reduce fossil fuels, support the land, and make metal a product that can be farmed sustainably.

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  • Is seaweed the solution to climate change?

    Francesca Edralin

    January 14, 2020 |

    Planet Forward |

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    Response Location: United States

    Agricultural and marine scientists teamed up to tackle methane emissions from cow belches. They created a formula made up of red algae seaweed that cut methane emissions from the animals by 70 percent. While tests still need to be done to figure out how to mass produce the seaweed without disturbing native ecosystems and ensure that it doesn’t affect meat and milk quality, this could be one way to combat the effects of climate change.

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  • This Montana Group Has Adventurers Working for Scientists

    Jake Bullinger

    January 10, 2020 |

    Bitterroot |

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    Response Location: United States, Bozeman, Montana

    Outdoor enthusiasts make effective citizen scientists. In Montana, Adventure Scientists pairs outdoor adventure-seekers with scientists looking to collect data in remote locations. The volunteers gather data that inform US Forest Service and other conservation studies. The project has led to research collection by volunteers worldwide.

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  • Chasing Secrets

    Jessianne Castle

    December 01, 2019 |

    Mountain Outlaw |

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    Response Location: United States, Montana

    Scientists are working with houndsmen and houndswomen to track mountain lions in Montana to understand their behavior and to better estimate their population. By forming this partnership and using GPS collars, the team is learning about these animals’ habitat use and where they rest, hunt, and feed. Houndsmen and houndswomen have been crucial in the success of cougar conservation in the state.

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  • This dark material: the black alchemy that can arrest carbon emissions

    Jessica Murray

    November 29, 2019 |

    The Guardian |

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    Response Location: Sweden, Stockholm

    Biochar is a form of charcoal that is proving to be quite useful in terms of renewable energy and combatting the climate crisis. From trapping carbon and methane emissions to playing a role in heating homes and feeding cows, some estimates are already showing that biochar has the potential to "offset 1bn tonnes of carbon a year."

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  • Think rural America doesn't care about the climate? Think again.

    Scott Shigeoka

    October 29, 2019 |

    Grist |

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    Response Location: United States, Morris, Minnesota

    Voices for Rural Resilience is an organization that spurs collaboration amongst rural farmers on addressing issues of climate change. Anna Claussen, the founder, says that there are misconceptions of rural America and that a space is needed for people to have these conversations with those who disagree with them. The group identifies local issues and solutions to those issues, and they present them to local, state, and national policymakers. Participants also testify to the power of the conversations and learning new things.

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  • Drone Swarms and Gene-Altered Corals Fight Climate Change

    Tom Gibson Vicky Feng Leila Hussain

    October 29, 2019 |

    Bloomberg |

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    Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

    Replanting and replenishing damaged ecosystems is crucial to mitigating further adverse effects of climate change. From the forests of the American Pacific Northwest, to the coral reefs around the globe, startups and scientists are working to increase the resilience of natural systems. DroneSeed, in Seattle, WA, leverages drone technology to increase reforestation efforts. Meanwhile, biologists in Thailand are working to cultivate hardy corals.

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  • 'A model of sustainable commerce': carbon footprint, grid concerns push SoCal weed industry to be more green

    Melissa Daniels

    October 10, 2019 |

    Desert Sun |

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    Response Location: United States, Desert Hot Springs, California

    California-based cannabis company, Canndescent, has taken many steps toward low-carbon sustainability in its operations. The company uses commercial-scale solar energy, reverse-mounted ceiling fans, and microburst irrigation systems as a way of demonstrating “a model of sustainable commerce.” As legalizing cannabis grows in popularity, other states and cities are looking toward sustainable practices to off-set the high-energy needed for such growth.

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