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  • This Philly-made "fruit hacking" tool fights food waste and saves farmers thousands

    Brianna Baker

    February 04, 2020 |

    The Philadelphia Citizen |

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    Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Monitoring spikes in ethylene allows produce distributors to reduce food waste. The Philadelphia based company, Strella Biotech, uses sensors and the Internet of Things (IoT) to track when produce begins to emit ethylene and ripen. By paying closer attention to the status of their produce, distributors partnering with Stella Biotech have reduced food waste and saved money in the process.

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  • How The Carbon Disclosure Project Is Fostering Transparency For City-Level Environmental Policy Design

    Chad Small

    February 03, 2020 |

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    Response Location: United States, Baltimore, Maryland

    Collecting data about environmental risks and resiliency projects facilitates investment and funding. The Carbon Disclosure Project’s (CDP) Cities Program and Cities Vulnerability Assessment encourage participating cities to report actions they are taking to address climate risks. CDP then uses the data to help cities invest in socially equitable solutions, advising community level projects through its Matchmaker project. The project has led to results in cities such as Baltimore and Cleveland.

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  • The divers rescuing a drowning island

    Kamala Thiagarajan

    February 02, 2020 |

    BBC |

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    Response Location: India, Vaan Island

    Vaan Island, off the coast of Indian in the Gulf of Mannar, is rapidly sinking. But scientists are working to prevent that erosion by replanting seagrass, which is an important plant in a marine ecosystem. Despite fishermen pulling up the seagrass with their nets, so far, nine acres of seagrass have been rehabilitated in the area.

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  • Mountain athletes push progress over perfection in climate fight

    Jason Blevins

    January 31, 2020 |

    The Colorado Sun |

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    Response Location: United States, Denver, Colorado

    Since 2007, Protect Our Winters (POW) has engaged outdoor athletes to advocate for climate change. They believe in “imperfect advocacy,” in which they focus on corporate polluters whose habits can create larger-scale change, rather than putting the impetus for change solely on individuals. In doing so, they have been able to successfully engage athletes in their mission, build a partnership with the Climate Action Corps, a coalition of outdoor outfitters working for change at a corporate-level, and host rallies to sway public officials.

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  • Valentine's Day Flowers Don't Have to Be So Bad for the Earth After All

    Claire Ballentine

    January 28, 2020 |

    Bloomberg |

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    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    The supply chain for Valentine's Day flowers is incredibly toxic for the environment and produces mass amounts of waste. In response, a "floral gifting" service industry emerged in which flowers from special events can get repurposed or recycled. One such company, NYC-based Repeat Roses, has a special service that restyles the flowers into petite bouquets to donate to hospitals, nursing homes, and family shelters. Their efforts have diverted more than 98 tons of waste from landfills and delivered almost 53,000 floral arrangements to people in need.

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  • In the Philippines, seaweed is giving former fishers a future

    Laura Villadiego

    January 27, 2020 |

    Equal Times |

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    Response Location: Philippines, Bula

    By replacing fishing with seaweed cultivation, coastal communities in the Philippines are adapting to climate change and new market opportunities. In Bula, families are increasingly looking to seaweed as a source of income. International demand for seaweed has more than doubled in the last decade. Furthermore, the crop does very well in warm coastal waters, providing a steady, safe, and sustainable income for communities.

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  • The audacious effort to reforest the planet

    Ben Guarino

    January 22, 2020 |

    The Washington Post |

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    Response Location: Germany, Munich

    In an effort to get back to the roots of climate change, Plants for the Planet and other international initiatives plant millions of trees each year to help capture the massive amounts of carbon being released into the atmosphere. While tree-planting is only one piece in the larger fight to slow climate-change, it offers people around the world a low-cost and uncomplicated way to contribute.

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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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  • Can new bus lines chart a course to better travel options in the West?

    Carl Segerstrom

    January 09, 2020 |

    High Country News |

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    Response Location: United States, Spokane, Washington

    Private bus companies are beginning to offer an alternative method of transportation in the American West. As younger travelers seek to reduce their carbon footprint, companies like Flixbus are stepping in where rail connections are still lacking. Especially when compared to flying or owning a car, buses offer a carbon-efficient form of travel over long distances. Companies like Flixbus also offer convenience, meeting travelers on university campuses.

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  • Meet the shrines holding together remnants of Africa's largest coastal forest

    Janet Murikira

    January 09, 2020 |

    Earth Journalism Network |

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    Response Location: Kenya, Kilifi County

    The Mijikenda community, an indigenous group in Kenya, is playing an outsized role in preserving the Kaya Kauma forest. Traditional practices around building shrines generates respect for the land, and outsiders are even required to pay a fine to support forest cleanup after visiting the land. In an area facing severe deforestation, the native traditions have been one way to combat climate change.

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