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  • Soluções na Caatinga

    March 01, 2023 |

    Revista Anti-Horário |

    Multi-Media |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: Brazil

    A edição da revista apresenta varias soluções implementadas no bioma Caatinga. A principal reportagem é sobre a criação de abelhas, atividade mais resistente à seca do que a agricultura e a pecuária para gerar renda.

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  • In Vertical Farming, the Sky's the Limit

    March 01, 2023 |

    The Story Exchange |

    Video |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Jackson Hole, Wyoming

    Vertical Harvest is a vertical farm in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, growing crops in a controlled, indoor environment to provide fresher produce for the community.

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  • Could churches be prime locations for EV charging stations? One company thinks so.

    March 01, 2023 |

    National Catholic Reporter |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, District of Columbia

    Church parking lots typically sit empty during the week, making them good spots to place electric vehicle charging stations. Churches in major metropolitan areas across the country have started offering these services which have seen almost daily use. These services also provide a small revenue for the church and helps to spread information about the benefits of switching to electric vehicles and replacing fossil fuels.

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  • Solar for all? U.S. cities take green power to low-income homes

    March 01, 2023 |

    Context |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Washington, District of Columbia

    Community solar projects like the Oxon Run Community Solar Farm in Washington D.C. give lower-income communities a chance to reduce energy bills while helping the city meet climate goals. These solar farms are typically set up on vacant lots and the electricity is directed to specific users through the grid instead of used onsite.

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  • ROCA's relentless commitment to disrupting gun violence shows signs of success

    March 01, 2023 |

    WBFF-TV |

    Broadcast TV News |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Baltimore, Maryland

    The four-year ROCA program reaches out to young men in Baltimore at risk of becoming involved in gun violence. Youth workers check in on participants a few times a week and give them opportunities to learn the skills necessary to find a job. The program's lessons are based on cognitive behavioral therapy and remind participants to pause and think before they act.

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  • Pay-What-You-Can Farm Stands Feed Communities Against Tough Odds

    March 01, 2023 |

    Civil Eats |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States

    Farm stands operating on sliding-scale and pay-what-you-can models are improving access to fresh, healthy food in communities battling poverty and food insecurity. In these models, residents who can afford to pay full price are subsidizing some of the costs for residents who cannot. The rest of the funding comes from a patchwork of support.

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  • Mexican expats are trumpeting the ruling party's message and getting out the vote

    March 01, 2023 |

    Coda Story |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    Morena New York Committee 1 offers programs and events that aim to engage members of the Mexican Diaspora living in the United States and encourage them to participate in Mexican elections. The organization recently mounted three processions in New York City to demonstrate support for the country's sitting president.

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  • Composting Pickup Service

    February 28, 2023 |

    The Food Fix |

    Podcast |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    In Philadelphia, subscribers pay a monthly fee to Bennett Compost to have the company collect their food waste weekly and compost it so it doesn’t wind up producing greenhouse gases in the landfill.

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  • Doctors could get a Texas medical license in 10 days or fewer. What it means for you

    February 28, 2023 |

    KXAN-TV |

    Multi-Media |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Texas

    The Interstate Medical Licensure Compact expedites medical licenses allowing doctors to provide healthcare across several states via telehealth. The Compact speeds up the licensing process, taking just a few days, and can be completed mostly online. Texas just became one of the 37 states that have joined the Compact.

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  • Trabajadores comunitarios persuaden a inmigrantes mayores de tener cobertura de salud

    February 28, 2023 |

    KFF Health News |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, California

    Después de la amplificación del programa de Medicaid en California, algunos condados han contratado a un pequeño ejército de trabajadores comunitarios multilingües y educadores de salud para inscribir a tantos adultos mayores inmigrantes como sea posible. Estos trabajadores visitan centros para personas mayores, iglesias, clases de inglés, oficinas de inmigración, mercados y eventos comunitarios, con la esperanza de encontrar a personas que no estén enteradas de su nueva elegibilidad.

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