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First Report on Multifamily Solar with Storage Shows Positive ROI

Kat Friedrich

November 06, 2015 |

Clean Energy Finance Forum |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

As climate change and burgeoning development contribute to more frequent and bigger natural disasters, often senior, disabled, and low-income residents are stranded in their homes after a big storm without power to run elevators or regulate temperatures for medicines. Research is showing that multifamily, renewable energy storage systems provide a viable and reliable source of clean, emergency backup power for these populations in event of an emergency.

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Opening City Hall's Wallets to Innovation

Tina Rosenberg

September 25, 2015 |

The New York Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

Great solutions to common problems often already exist and have been implemented elsewhere. By crowdsourcing ideas and broadening the pool from which contractors are selected, cities across the world are improving their cities.

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New sanitation system tested in Arctic village of Kivalina

Scott Jensen

September 07, 2015 |

Anchorage Daily News |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Kivalina, Alaska

Lack of access to sanitary bathrooms in the village of Kivalina, Alaska led to the implementation of a novel, home-based water sanitation system, currently being tested for effectiveness. The hope is that it proves to be a solution for areas all over the state with lack of access to clean water systems.

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In Aleppo, cell phones are helping some desperate Syrians find clean water

Joyce Hackel

August 26, 2015 |

Public Radio International (PRI) |

Radio |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: Syria, Aleppo, Aleppo Governorate

In war zones, people have a difficult time finding clean water and safe areas to inhabit. Social media, smart phones, and technology applications are aiding in people’s survival. In Aleppo, Syria, the International Committee of the Red Cross posted a map on Facebook to show alternative sources of clean drinking water that reached approximately 140,000 people.

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El Paso Water Utilities' advanced-purification plant

Marty Schladen

August 22, 2015 |

El Paso Times |

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Response Location: United States, El Paso, Texas

El Paso Water Utilities is designing an advanced-purification plant in which water will be scrubbed through five additional steps before going into the city's water supply.

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What To Do About the Antidepressasnts, Antibiotics, and Other Drugs in Our Water

Elizabeth Grossman

August 11, 2015 |

Ensia |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Washington, District of Columbia

Prescription drugs are greatly polluting the national water supply, causing researchers to begin looking for a method to better filter water and dispose of unused medicine.

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In the Male-Dominated Oil Industry, Efforts to Build Stronger Networks Among Women

Lana Straub

June 17, 2015 |

Texas Standard |

Radio |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Texas

Women are often undervalued, overlooked and discriminated against in the oil industry. To overcome this, women have started to form organizations to support women in their careers and to try to close the gender gap.

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In South Korea, An Innovative Push to Cut Back on Food Waste

Karim Chrobog

May 20, 2015 |

Yale Environment 360 |

Multi-Media |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: South Korea, Seoul

According to the United Nations, approximately 1.3 billion tons of food is wasted every year, which is costly to the environment and the economy. In Seoul, technological waste bins calculate the weight of the garbage against a set limit, and if the disposal is too heavy there is a fee. To reduce landfill deposits, Seoul has also composted food waste by turning it into animal feed, fertilizer, and electricity generation.

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Carbon Pricing Helping Farmers Ease Methane Pollution

John Upton

April 24, 2015 |

Climate Central |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Sacramento, California

The government wants more farmers turning waste methane into biogas to help combat the negative effects of global climate change. California is leading the initiative, largely through a cap-and-trade program.

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Catching Waves and Turning Them Into Electricity

Amy Yee

April 22, 2015 |

The New York Times |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Australia, Perth, Western Australia

Researches off the coast of western Australia are harnessing power from the ocean's waves in a new pilot project involving buoys. In their current state, the buoys are able to generate a small percentage of electricity for a nearby military base as well as aid in powering a desalination plant.

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