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How people in Illinois prisons lead peer-led civics education courses on voting rights

Peter Medlin

July 03, 2024 |

Northern Public Radio |

Radio |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Illinois

Since 2020, more than 250 people incarcerated in Illinois prisons have been trained as peer-educators to lead civics education courses that focus on the history of voting, the logistics of voting, and the nuances of government. So far roughly 6,000 people have completed the program, which emphasizes that they are eligible to register to vote immediately after their release.

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How Native Nations Forced Federal Investment in Salmon Reintroduction

Luna Reyna

July 02, 2024 |

Underscore |

Text |

Over 3000 Words

Response Location: Colville Indian Reservation, United States, Washington

The Upper Columbia United Tribes are working to reintroduce salmon along the Upper Columbia River after the Chief Joseph and Grand Coulee Dams altered the environment, preventing the salmon from returning. Their research on the impact of the dam on the river, salmon, and their culture has pressured the U.S. government to uphold its obligations to them. So far, it’s committed $200 million for the reintroduction efforts as a result.

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How the Nez Perce are using an energy transition to save salmon

Emily Senkosky

July 01, 2024 |

High Country News |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Nez Perce Reservation, United States, Lapwai, Idaho

The Nez Perce Tribe is installing solar panels on homes and community buildings across their reservation with the goal of producing enough energy to replace the hydroelectric dams on the Snake River responsible for the diminishing salmon and steelhead populations.

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Ensuring Sustained Access to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Services in Internally Displacement Camps - Nigeria Health Watch

Hadiza Mohammed, Dabri Ohanu Olohije

July 01, 2024 |

Nigeria Health Watch |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Durumi, Abuja

The Durumi camp for internally displaced persons was suffering from unsanitary, unsafe water conditions until the Rotary Club and Nigerian Institution of Water Engineers installed water tanks to provide clean, easily accessible water to the community. In addition, the groups also hosted educational sessions about personal hygiene to help prevent the spread of bacteria and waterborne diseases.

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Depressed? There's an app for that!

Caroline Hoffmann

July 01, 2024 |

Deutsche Welle (DW) |

Video |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: Germany

Therapy apps are emerging to provide care to patients amidst long waitlists for appointments with mental healthcare providers. Studies show that nearly 44% of patients who used a therapy app felt an improvement in their symptoms after 12 weeks.

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Virtual reality experience promotes understanding of challenges faced by transgender individuals

Jose Mayorquin

June 28, 2024 |

WTVD-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Long Beach, California

An interactive virtual reality experience developed with transgender individuals called Body of Mine VR is fostering empathy and understanding by sharing personal narratives and anecdotes that demonstrate their journeys, struggles, and triumphs.

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Songs for saving

Tanka Dhakal

June 28, 2024 |

Asia Democracy Chronicles |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Nepal

A nonprofit conservation organization, Greenhod Nepal, works with local musicians to create songs inspired by traditional Nepali music about the consequences of poaching. The songs tell stories of real-life events or use the imagined perspectives of animals to educate the public in an accessible way.

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California Is Showing How a Big State Can Power Itself Without Fossil Fuels

Bill McKibben

June 27, 2024 |

The New Yorker |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Oakland, California

The California-based startup Magrathea Metals is producing magnesium with renewable energy to make the process less expensive and material-intensive. The company aims to make the more environment-friendly metal competitive with steel and aluminum.

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How the 'Everywhere is Queer' app is helping LGBTQ+ people find queer-owned businesses

Darreonna Davis

June 27, 2024 |

The 19th |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States

The Everywhere Is Queer mobile app houses a directory of over 13,000 LGBTQ+-owned brick-and-mortar and online businesses, services and community groups around the world. The app features a map that highlights LGBTQ+-friendly businesses and safe spaces for members of the community and allies to frequent. The app also features a job board and access to therapists and has been downloaded over 80,0000 times since February.

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Can Seaweed Save American Shellfish?

Alexandra Talty

June 27, 2024 |

Civil Eats |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States

Researchers, conservationists, and shellfish farmers on both U.S. coasts are starting and studying seaweed farms as a way to soak up excess nutrients in acidic water to help shellfish survive and grow.

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