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Citizen Science Comes of Age

Alastair Bland

February 19, 2019 |

Hakai Magazine |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Australia, Tasmania

As climate change accelerates, there is a growing need for scientific data to track and respond to the changes in our environment. Unburdened by the stress of academia or funding, volunteer citizen scientists are stepping in to fill the gaps. A citizen science group in Australia called Reef Life Survey says that trained volunteers help set a baseline of information on things such as water temperature that can be referred back to later. They also have many eyes gathering data over a long period of time, allowing more minute data to be recorded as well as getting data from the edges of studied territories.

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Is the Answer to Crime More Cops?

Simone Weichselbaum

February 13, 2019 |

The Marshall Project |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Memphis, Tennessee

As cities across the United States grapple with the decline in law enforcement applications and officers, New York is adapting by using a workload allocation model to figure out the number of police officers actually needed and in what positions. While other cities, like Memphis, seek private funding to hire more police officers – a model that hasn’t shown demonstrably to decrease crime.

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New nonprofit offers medical interpretation

Kylie Mohr

February 13, 2019 |

Jackson Hole News & Guide |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Wyoming

Interpreters provide non-English speakers greater access to healthcare by lowering the language barrier. The Spanish-speaking translation service, La Voz, helps residents in Wyoming who cannot afford expensive on-demand translation services. Interpreters also act as advocates, helping patients communicate with doctors, coordinate their care, and come to a better understand of their treatment.

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Making an App to Make a Difference

Tina Rosenberg

February 12, 2019 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: United States

The lack of technology and app solutions for social problems is beginning to change thanks to the help of a growing group of technology accelerators (also called incubators) aimed at tech companies focused on social impact, rather than traditional profit-focused start-ups. Incubators like Blue Ridge Labs, Fast Forward, and Financial Solutions Lab offer capital, connections, and mentorship.

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Another Kind of Rescue After the Wildfires

Federica Armstrong

February 12, 2019 |

Yes! Magazine |

Photojournalism |

Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, California

Wildfires have routines destroyed parts of California and are only becoming more devastating as temperatures rise, taking many lives in their paths of destruction. To bring solace and closure for families, volunteer archaeologists are training dogs to identify cremated remains.

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In West Lebanon, discussion builds a bridge of words

Sarah Earle

February 11, 2019 |

Valley News |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Lebanon, New Hampshire

In West Lebanon, New Hampshire, conversation circles are helping immigrants to the country learn and practice English. Even beyond the practical language skills, the group also fosters a sense of belonging and community.

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The People Who Live in Their Cars

Sarah Holder

February 11, 2019 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

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Response Location: United States, San Diego

Cities across the West Coast are facing increased rates of homelessness in their regions, including people who sleep in their cars; those experiencing vehicular homelessness have previously struggled to find a parking spot where they could sleep in peace, but new Safe Parking programs are providing that sanctuary. The Safe Parking programs across the region provide different amenities and security measures, but all the programs are currently strategizing how to scale programs and pay for them.

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These designers are crowdsourcing menstrual products for homeless women

Katharine Schwab

February 08, 2019 |

FastCompany |

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Response Location: United States, New York, New York

To help provide women experiencing homelessness with menstrual products, the Perigives project has created posters and drop boxes that anyone can print and place in a public restroom. The initiative has shown some success, although it's difficult to quantify - and organizers are working to improve the posters and collaborate on other solutions.

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When refugees need emergency help with a language barrier, this app connects them to a translator

Adele Peters

February 07, 2019 |

FastCompany |

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Response Location: United States

A new mobile app called Tarjimly connects refugees with much needed translation services, especially in times of emergency. With over 8,000 volunteer translators who speak over 90 languages, the adaptable app can break down language barriers in any situation in which a refugee has access to a mobile phone.

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A Cry For Baby Cuddlers In San Antonio As Opioid Crisis Deepens

Bonnie Petrie

February 07, 2019 |

Texas Public Radio (KSTX) |

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Response Location: United States, San Antonio, Texas

As the rates of infants born with opioid addictions rises, volunteer baby cuddlers are helping to fill the gap in overwhelmed neonatal units in Texas. Although there are still not enough hands to go around for the amount of babies being admitted, those that are able to receive an assigned baby cuddler are not just receiving comfort but are also able to ween off their addiction at a quicker rate.

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