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Tilling the Floodplain: How Farmers Embrace the Power of Floods

Geetanjali Krishna

September 13, 2024 |

Reasons to be Cheerful |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: India, Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh

Farmers in Uttar Pradesh, India, are using an age-old farming practice known as flood recession farming, which involves planting crops in floodplains when water recedes, to grow crops with less water during droughts.

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Why electric restaurants could be the key ingredient for cities trying to ditch fossil fuels

Sam Brasch

September 13, 2024 |

Colorado Public Radio |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Denver, Colorado

Whether encouraged by government incentives and regulations, environmental impacts, or business benefits, restaurants are switching to electric cooking appliances like induction cooktops instead of gas-powered options.

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Writing within prison walls

Allen Arthur

September 12, 2024 |

John Hopkins Magazine |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Baltimore, Maryland

The American Prison Writing Archive hosts almost 4,000 pieces of writing by people who are incarcerated. It offers a glimpse into the system that is not usually available to the public, a critical outlet for writers, and a social connection to the rest of the world.

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Alachua County high schoolers mobilize young voters, boost Gen-Z's civic engagement

Natalie Kaufman

September 11, 2024 |

The Independent Florida Alligator |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Alachua County, Florida

Youth Action Fund trains students to host registration drives and other community campaigns at their schools, and even provides stipends and community service hours to those who volunteer. During registration drives held at four schools in August, nearly 250 students registered to vote.

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How the Zai farming technique is transforming soil fertility in North Cameroon

Leocadia Bongben

September 11, 2024 |

Mongabay |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Cameroon, Garoua

Farmers in Garoua, Cameroon, are repopularizing a traditional agricultural technique called Zai to restore the soil they’re growing on and combat human-caused desertification. To do so, they dig holes across their fields so compost, grain, and rainwater can sink into them and prevent erosion.

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The Urban Gardens Where Gender and Climate Justice Grow

Peter Yeung

September 11, 2024 |

Next City |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Ecuador, Quito

The city of Quito’s Participatory Urban Agriculture Program creates sustainable access to food by providing land and agricultural training, and it prioritizes empowering vulnerable populations, particularly women.

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California farmers turn to agave amid drought conditions and climate change

Manola Secaira

September 09, 2024 |

NPR |

Radio |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, California

Farmers and distilleries in California are building a market for agave, a drought-resistant crop used to make tequila and mezcal, in light of the state’s increasingly hotter and drier climate. Agave could help farmers sustain their livelihood as thirstier crops like almonds or avocados become less viable.

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Louisville groups offer therapy in unexpected places to make it more accessible to youth of color

Morgan Watkins

September 09, 2024 |

Louisville Public Media |

Radio |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Louisville, Kentucky

Several Louisville organizations are addressing mental health care accessibility for youth of color by offering therapy in community spaces like barbershops, libraries, and other familiar environments. This approach aims to reduce stigma and has also made mental health care more accessible by eliminating barriers such as cost and location. Many youths who had participated in the therapy programs reported feeling more open to discussing their mental health.

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North Center's Common Pantry Provides Free Nutritional Education Amid Increased Demand

Alex V. Hernandez

September 06, 2024 |

Block Club Chicago |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

Common Pantry provides assistance to those facing food insecurity, and recently opened a new facility to offer housing information and assistance with job searches, government benefits, health care and other services. The Pantry also started a nutrition program, teaching people about the science between food and health, as well as how to cook healthy meals at home.

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Ecotourism offers new hopes for Bhutanese youth — and local environments

Choki Wangmo

September 06, 2024 |

Mongabay |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Bhutan

Local communities in Bhutan are developing ecotourism sites to create jobs, generate income, and protect endangered species and ecosystems. They’ve created ecolodges and campsites, host traditional dining experiences with food from local farmers, and host nature-based activities, all while leading conservation efforts on the land they use.

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