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  • Termite and ventilation system

    May 20, 2019 |

    BBC |

    Podcast |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: Zimbabwe, Harare

    Buildings with permeable surfaces increase energy efficiency, mimicking natural structures. In Harare, Zimbabwe, the Eastgate Centre employs methods borrowed from termite mound construction to efficiently regulate the building's temperature. By employing insights that scientists had gained by studying the airflow in termite mounds, the Centre’s architects used materials with a high thermal mass, increased surface area, and maximized ventilation.

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  • From aromatherapy to yoga: How schools are addressing the ‘crisis' of childhood trauma

    May 20, 2019 |

    NBC News |

    Multi-Media |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Yakima, Washington

    Adverse childhood experiences such as physical or substance abuse, parental divorce and emotional neglect can often negatively impact children's behavior at school. Recognizing this, some schools have started implementing alternatives to punishment that focus on addressing this trauma on-site rather than sending the children home.

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  • From bleak to bustling: how one French town solved its high street crisis

    May 20, 2019 |

    The Guardian |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: France, Mulhouse

    Mulhouse, a small city in France, brushed off its negative reputation and used community networking, clever financing, and urban renewal as tools to become a bustling center once again. The town relied on many community associations and local voices to grow their economy; now, the city has more shops opening than closing.

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  • The radio station connecting California farmers

    May 20, 2019 |

    High Country News |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, Fresno, California

    The Hmong Agriculture Radio Show airs weekly, broadcasting news about unique crops, health and safety practices, and funding opportunities for Hmong farmers in their native language. Since the 1990s, this show has been a consistent way to make sure these farmers were getting the information they need to help their farms thrive - and it’s working.

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  • Oakland's 'Pothole Vigilantes' Take Street Repairs Into Their Own Hands

    May 20, 2019 |

    KQED |

    Radio |

    Under 3 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Oakland, California

    In Oakland, CA, two men deemed the Pothole Vigilantes have paired up to fix every pothole in the city. Made possible by crowdfunding the venture, the two have now developed public meetups to teach others how to fix potholes themselves. This has caught the attention of city officials, who, partly because of this effort, have passed a $100 million plan to repave Oakland streets.

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  • Greenhouse Gas Scientist Questions How To Cut Emissions On Her Own Farm

    May 20, 2019 |

    Iowa Public Radio |

    Multi-Media |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Jewell, Iowa

    As a response to global climate change, many are turning to farming and agricultural practices as a response. Plants are able to bring carbon dioxide into soil, where some is stored, reducing the overall amount in the air. While initially seen as a silver bullet solution, scientists are now discovering limitations – like overestimating how much carbon can be stored. For small farms, in order to adopt more eco-conscious practices, they need more economic incentives to change their ways.

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  • How cities are convincing voters to pay higher taxes for public preschool

    May 19, 2019 |

    The Hechinger Report |

    Text |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

    Undeterred by a lack of funding from the state and federal government, U.S. cities are successfully getting citizen approval to raise property taxes for the purpose of funding early childcare education programs. In Seattle, the city subsidizes tuition, regulates class size and length of the school day, and pays teachers more. In turn, cities are highlighting concrete improvements in student performance, helping to further secure resident support.

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  • Stuck in detention: For immigrants without lawyers, justice is hard to find

    May 19, 2019 |

    Wisconsin Watch |

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    Response Location: United States, Madison, Wisconsin

    In Dane County, Wisconsin, one of 13 sites in the nation served by a program to give immigrants held in detention access to free legal help, attorneys greatly increase the odds that their clients can successfully fight deportation by winning their release pending a final court ruling in their cases. Immigrants represented by counsel, who also are reunited with their families and can continue working, are more than six times as likely to be allowed to stay in the U.S. as those who lack legal representation.

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  • Finland is winning the war on fake news. Other nations want the blueprint

    May 18, 2019 |

    CNN |

    Multi-Media |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: Finland, Helsinki

    Teaching students to fact check encourages resilience and builds resistance to the post-truth phenomenon. In Finland, a school curriculum implemented at the national level equips elementary and high school students with a digital literacy toolkit geared toward recognizing disinformation online. In addition to specific exercises spotting fake news on social media platforms, a critical thinking curriculum is built into all subjects. Finland's success in fostering a social resilience against disinformation also draws on lessons from the country's oftentimes fraught history with its eastern neighbor.

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  • Santa Fe looks to expand rebates for water-saving efforts

    May 18, 2019 |

    The Santa Fe New Mexican |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, Santa Fe, New Mexico

    In Sante Fe, residents can get a rebate on their water bill for installing environmentally-friendly appliances. The program recently expanded to commercial businesses, and the city is being strategic in incentivizing hotels, restaurants, and other businesses to use the program. Water saved will help local projects such as construction of affordable housing.

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