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Small-scale forest landowners gain foothold in U.S. carbon markets

Carey L. Biron

August 09, 2022 |

Thomson Reuters Foundation |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, New Hampshire

The voluntary carbon market allows small-scale landowners to receive credits for reducing climate-changing emissions, which they can sell to corporations to offset their emissions. The carbon market has provided small landowners with other options to make money besides logging.

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The Democracy Deficit

Ravi Agrawal

August 09, 2022 |

Foreign Policy |

Podcast |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: France

In response to the yellow vest movement, France decided to experiment with "open democracy" by convening the French Citizens Convention on Climate, which asked 150 randomly-selected citizens to consider ways for the country to curb greenhouse gas emissions. With the help of more than 100 experts, the convention developed 149 recommendations that were used as the basis for France's most ambitious climate legislation proposal to date.

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Kansas, Nebraska researchers use plants to limit exposure to toxic lead in soil

Niara Savage

August 09, 2022 |

Nebraska Public Media |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Nebraska

Using biochar to plant crops on soil contaminated with lead reduces the amount of lead the crops soak up.

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Why Scotland Is Opening a Dementia Center in a National Park

Elizabeth Hewitt

August 09, 2022 |

Sierra Club |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Scotland

The nonprofit Alzheimer Scotland hosts outdoor events in Cairngorms National Park for people with dementia and their families to give them the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors safely.

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How Salt Marshes Prevented Development but Forever Changed Wetlands in the South Bay

Skylar Knight

August 09, 2022 |

Yes! Magazine |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

The South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project, a collaboration between multiple nonprofits and government agencies, is restoring wetlands in an area previously covered with man-made salt ponds to recreate habitat for native species, maintain flood protection, and improve the ecosystem.

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How this California program is making it easier for those leaving prison to earn degrees

Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado

August 09, 2022 |

PBS NewsHour |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Fresno

Through targeted outreach and support across 15 campuses in the California State University system, Project Rebound has helped formerly incarcerated students earn nearly 500 university degrees since 2016, with a recidivism rate of less than one percent. Though the students still face stigma after release, they say Project Rebound provides a safe space for them to find stability and fellowship and connect over shared experiences.

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‘House of Memories': Making Museums Dementia-Inclusive

Elizabeth Hewitt

August 09, 2022 |

Being Patient |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: England

The House of Memories program teaches caregivers of people with dementia tactics based off of museum curation that help boost communication and connection.

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In Cleveland, fine dining serves up training – and dignity – after prison

Stephen Humphries

August 09, 2022 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Cleveland, Ohio

The owner of Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute in Cleveland, Ohio, employs formerly incarcerated adults and teaches them the skills they need to work in the culinary industry. Less than 1% of the institute’s trainees are re-incarcerated after graduation.

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Church providing vital services to community in need

Diane Duenez

August 09, 2022 |

WXYZ-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Cleveland, Ohio

The Cleveland Clergy Coalition pools together church resources to provide community programs, including daily transportation to a manufacturing plant in the suburbs that offers stable, good-paying jobs and benefits. Many of the people who utilize the program were formerly incarcerated and are looking to reintegrate into the workforce.

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How a 100-day solution to homelessness could help Knox County

Grant Ritchey

August 08, 2022 |

Richland Source |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Knox County, Ohio

Reinstitute is a global non-profit, focusing on lowering homelessness across the world. The organization works with communities, both rural or urban, and constructs a “100-day challenge” to gather various groups and resources together to make a consequential change in homelessness in 100 days. The program has seen great success across the U.S., most recently housing 1,852 people following a campaign in California.

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