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  • As Climate Money Pours In, Some Urban Freeways May Disappear

    Edgar Mendez

    February 02, 2023 |

    Reasons to be Cheerful |

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    Response Location: United States, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

    The Park East freeway teardown was completed 20 years ago and opened up 24 acres of prime real estate that has since seen increased property values, more space for pedestrians and recreation and has generated over $1 billion in private investment. The teardown has also resulted in less vehicle emissions in the area and further development and revitalization of the surrounding neighborhoods. Now, other areas in the city are turning to the success of the Park East teardown to inspire more freeway removals.

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  • Got milk? Indian camel herders cash in with solar-powered coolers

    Moushumi Basu

    January 31, 2023 |

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    Response Location: India, Jaisalmer

    In partnership with local communities, a non-government organization’s solar-powered instant milk chillers are refrigerating locals' camel milk to keep it from spoiling in the extreme temperatures of India’s Thar Desert. The refrigeration systems store up to 1,500 liters of milk and are helping to increase household incomes.

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  • Libraries eliminating fees to boost equity

    Elizabeth Gold

    January 30, 2023 |

    KGTV-TV |

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    Response Location: United States

    Libraries across the United States are eliminating overdue fees to be more equitable. As a result, many see an increase in library card renewals, visitors, and returned materials.

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  • A Vision for Tribal Sovereignty through Sustainable Energy

    Jessica Plance

    January 30, 2023 |

    The Daily Yonder |

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    Response Location: Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, United States, North Dakota

    Turtle Mountain Community College transitioned to geothermal and wind energy to reduce energy costs by 300%. The heating and cooling pumps are equipped with smart technology and sensors that allow them to be used at maximum efficiency.

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  • ‘Mutual aid' is a radical ideal. Some live its communal spirit.

    Cole Sinanian

    January 30, 2023 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

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    Response Location: United States, Boston, Massachusetts

    Community-run mutual-aid groups in Boston are helping neighbors connect and support each other. Volunteers organize and run programs like food pantries, relief fund collections, and connections with lawyers and advocates.

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  • Austin Eats: Community Takes Action to End 'Food Apartheid' There

    Michelle Meyer

    January 30, 2023 |

    StreetWise |

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    Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

    Over 20 organizations in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago work together under the name Austin Eats to improve healthy food access with food pantries, community gardens, and grocery stores.

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  • With a mobile app Nigerians can monitor public projects but users say database is incomplete

    Taiwo Fatola

    January 26, 2023 |

    Social Voices |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Osogbo, Osun

    Eyemark is a mobile application that allows citizens to track, monitor, and evaluate Federal Government projects they’re interested in across the country, as these projects often get abandoned with little to no information shared with the public. App users can also leave reviews of projects, as well as feedback that officials can address.

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  • Ann Arbor's big decarbonization bet

    Avery Schuyler Nunn

    January 25, 2023 |

    Grist |

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    Response Location: United States, Ann Arbor, Michigan

    As a part of the city’s carbon neutrality plan, Ann Arbor Michigan’s Community Action Network is decarbonizing homes in one of its most socioeconomically vulnerable neighborhoods by repairing, retrofitting, installing solar panels, and asking the community members for their input.

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  • A Mobile Bank On Wheels Reaches Bronx Residents Where They Are

    Emily Nonko

    January 24, 2023 |

    Next City |

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    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    A coalition of community organizations in the Bronx created a mobile bank with the New York City credit union to combat the lack of access to financial institutions. The bank on wheels travels around the borough to provide services and do outreach.

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  • Strawberry Week addresses period poverty, battles inflation

    Rae Daniel

    January 24, 2023 |

    KSHB-TV |

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    Response Location: United States, Kansas City, Missouri

    The nonprofit Strawberry Week Society is tackling period poverty in Kansas City, Missouri, by providing free menstrual products to organizations that help those in need.

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