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This professor wants to power Puerto Rico with a little help from Reddit

Justine Calma

October 17, 2018 |

Grist |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Puerto Rico, San Juan

After Hurricane Maria devastated much of Puerto Rico, much of the country was left without power and some were subsequently left sick due to fumes from generators. After receiving a call from a relative in his home county, Professor Monxo Lopez of New York City’s Hunter College was determined to create affordable solar for his home country.

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How Coal Country Is Cleaning Up Its Act

Mason Adams

October 05, 2018 |

Yes! Magazine |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Hazard, Kentucky

In eastern Kentucky, where the coal industry is struggling and workers are finding themselves out of work, a six-month internship program is helping workers re-train into jobs that ensure energy efficiency in homes and communities in the region. The program trains former coal workers and pairs them with local organizations, just one of many similar efforts to help workers find new careers.

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Green Roof Requirements Are On the Rise

Elizabeth Daigneau

October 01, 2018 |

Governing |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

The United States is adopting a practice that much of Europe has been using for for decades. Green roofs, which utilize either solar panels or implement the growth of vegetation, will help many cities throughout the country meet their energy goals as well as help mitigate against the harmful impacts of climate change.

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World Bank backs efforts to clean up cooking fuels in Uganda

Jacky Achan

September 30, 2018 |

New Vision |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Uganda

Clean cookstoves can reduce indoor air pollution, along with a host of other social and environmental benefits. However, uptake has been slow in countries such as Uganda because such stoves tend to be more expensive for families in the short-term.

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In Sweden, Trash Heats Homes, Powers Buses and Fuels Taxi Fleets

Amy Yee

September 21, 2018 |

The New York Times |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Sweden, Linköping

In Sweden, waste is not just waste, or so the country explains with a total of 34 waste-to-energy power plants that turn garbage into electricity. With an already staggering low percentage of waste ending up in landfills, 50 percent of the portion that does is transformed into energy through an incineration process that plays a large part in heating many homes throughout the winter.

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In London, Electric Trucks Are Helping UPS Make ‘Eco-Friendly' Deliveries

Stanley Reed

September 21, 2018 |

The New York Times |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United Kingdom, London

UPS has converted about one-third of its diesel vehicles to electric power, a move backed by the British government to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and air pollution in London. While making the switch to electric reveled challenges with the city’s power grid, officials said they have been encouraged by the results of the pilot program, which could also be applicable to other modes of transportation like buses and ambulances in other cities around the world.

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Energy Saving Jiko Curbs Health Problems, Deforestation, Saves Time, Money

Henry Owino

September 04, 2018 |

Science Africa |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Kenya

Jikos, which are energy-saving stoves, are making a difference in the lives of many living in Kenya. Switching from the standard open flame stove to these more modern cook-stoves have not only shown significant positive impacts for the health and economy of the communities, but are also better for the environment.

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Cool Ways of Keeping Things Cool

Tom Colls Harriet Noble

August 20, 2018 |

BBC |

Radio |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United Kingdom

Inventors have come up with energy-efficient refrigeration options. A fridge uses water and ice to protect vaccines in places with irregular access to electricity. An engine that runs on liquid nitrogen reduces fossil fuel dependence in food shipping.

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UPS Trucks Don't Turn Left and Neither Should You

Cailey Rizzo

August 17, 2018 |

Time Magazine |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States

By having its drivers eliminate most left turns on their routes UPS has saved millions of gallons of fuel and reduced the output of tons of carbon dioxide. The company put the policy in place in 2004 after its vehicle routing software in all its trucks determined left turns wasted time and money stopping them also reduces accidents. These gains could increase exponentially if every driver eliminated left turns but that is probably unlikely.

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Lyft will pay you $550 to ditch your car for a month

Andrew J. Hawkins

July 31, 2018 |

The Verge |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

Ride-sharing company Lyft is testing an experiment: they are offering $550 to 100 city residents who agree to give up their own car for one month. The $550 will come in the form of Lyft ride credit, a bike-share stipend, money toward Zipcar, and the rest toward the local public transportation train system. This is part of a greater discussion over whether personal car ownership will become obsolete; Lyft is betting the answer is yes. The company argues for the environmental and economic benefits of ride-sharing, and this test will help support that claim.

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