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What we can learn from Canada's universal child care model

Allison Herrera

February 05, 2019 |

Public Radio International (PRI) |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Canada, Montreal, Quebec

By reducing daycare costs to nearly nothing, Québec's universal child care program allows more women than ever to join the labor force, rather than stay home and care for their children. The United States now looks to this Canadian province as a working model that sheds light upon the benefits of government-funded child care programs.

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A Faster Way to Find Illicit Fins

Alastair Bland

February 04, 2019 |

Hakai Magazine |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: Hong Kong

New DNA testing technology is showing promise as a faster, cheaper way to determine if a shark fin came from a protected species, an important task to curbing the illicit shark fin trade across the world. While experts warn that the technology won't act as a deterrent to the practice, it will help authorities better track and determine if shipments are suspect.

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Smart Grid Experiment Saves Participants the Equivalent of One Electric Bill Per Year

Lynne Peskoe-Yang

February 04, 2019 |

IEEE Spectrum |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Turkey, Istanbul

Gamifying energy-efficient behavior can help consumers adjust their habits. Project GresBAS (Grid Responsive Society through Building Automation Systems) incentivizes consumers by allowing them to compete against their own personal records, as well as their neighbors. The Project has piloted studies in Turkey and Portugal, signaling the broader possibilities of gamifying user interactions with smart grid technologies.

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Africa Embraces an $8 Billion Solar Market for Going Off-Grid

Sophia Akram

February 04, 2019 |

OZY |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Kenya, Nairobi

Many African "off-grid" countries, where as many as 80 percent of populations lack reliable access to electricity, are turning to a low-cost, environmentally friendly model: solar-powered, pay-as-you-go LEDs. Cheaper and more eco-friendly than alternatives like kerosene or diesel fuel, the LEDs like the one M-KOPA make boast 600,000 customers across East Africa. The technology has the sharp reduction in solar panel and battery cost to thank for increased access.

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Overhaul of Utah's public defender system ‘a huge benefit' for Juab County

Annie Knox

February 02, 2019 |

Deseret News |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Nephi, Utah

In 2016, the state of Utah took control over the funding model for individual county's legal defenders in order to better use resources. Thanks to the restructuring, in just a year, counties have seen noticeable increases in both manpower and budgets which not only betters the public defenders, but also those they're defending.

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Sisterhood Is Powerful

Teresa Fazio

February 01, 2019 |

Foreign Policy |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Sweden, Berga, Kalmar County

In November 2017 the Swedish army had their own #MeToo movement: "called #givaktochbitihop, which loosely translates to 'stand at attention and bite the bullet.'” A group of about 50 female sailors formed a group supporting one another called GRYM, an acronym that in Swedish stands for Community, Recruitment, Career guidance, and Mentorship. They support anyone who needs guidance in reporting or healing, and they normalize the subject of sexual assault in everyday conversation. Members of the Navy testify to how the group has helped bring about cultural change amongst the ranks.

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Sen. Bennet: Collaboration that led to CORE Act could model a cure for “partisan disease” ailing politics

Jason Blevins

February 01, 2019 |

The Colorado Sun |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Denver, Colorado

Politicians and community leaders across Colorado take legislative creation out of Washington and into the areas they're trying to protect. Stakeholders around the state, many of whom disagree socially and politically, worked together to create a measure to protect 400,000 acres of public land while factoring in ways to maintain economic success.

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How This Country Has Solved Homelessness

Laura Paddison

January 30, 2019 |

The Huffington Post |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Finland

In Finland, homelessness has been largely perceived as eradicated through its pilot of the now internationally recognized concept of Housing First, where people experiencing homelessness are offered safe, stable and permanent housing without the requirement of intensive services first. "Between 2008 and 2015, the number of people experiencing long-term homelessness dropped by 35 percent," a number that many countries are trying to replicate.

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With gender-smart investing, public servants can unlock trillions for women

Suzanne Biegel

January 30, 2019 |

Apolitical |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United Kingdom, London

Gender-based impact investing, or supporting women's economic empowerment through investing in women-owned businesses, is not only the domain of the private sector. Given the scale of government business activities, there are myriad ways the public sector can engage in "gender-smart investing," from supporting women in growth accelerators and incubators to prioritizing women-led businesses in procurement processes.

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Native American Tribes Gaining Recognition For Timber And Forestry Practices

Brian Bull

January 30, 2019 |

KLCC |

Radio |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Roseburg, Oregon

Native American tribes in Oregon have garnered attention for their sustainable forest preservation, especially since recent national legislation passed that gave thousands of acres of land land back to several Native American tribes. Dedication to the land over short-term profit has allowed these forests to thrive. By using techniques that promote longevity of wildlife, these forests are cost effective and managed to last.

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