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  • The Formula For Alaska's Safety Success

    Stephanie Joyce

    September 18, 2014 |

    Inside Energy |

    Multi-Media |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Dutch Harbor, Alaska

    The dangers of the crabbing industry were well known long before the show "Deadliest Catch" made them famous. But deaths on the job decreased dramatically thanks to an awareness campaign spearheaded by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health of Alaska, paired with better involvement from the Coast Guard. Their efforts lead to dramatic decreases in fatalities in just a few years. Can this model be replicated in the oil and gas industry?

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  • On Columbia, ‘just add water' seems to be working

    Lynda V. Mapes

    August 02, 2014 |

    The Seattle Times |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Brewster, Washington

    New water management technology implemented along the Columbia has significantly helped the fish population - specifically salmon - return to healthy numbers and has restored much of the community and industry that revolves around the river, including for native peoples.

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  • From fish to pipes, Minnesota firms see opportunity in growing water challenge

    Martin Moylan

    April 14, 2014 |

    Minnesota Public Radio |

    Radio |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, St. Paul, Minnesota

    Creating an indoor aquaculture operation in an old brewery is, oddly enough, using surprisingly little water.

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  • Chicago Charter Network Specializes in Dropouts

    Lesli A. Maxwell

    May 31, 2013 |

    Education Week |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

    Chicago's progress in lowering the dropout rate is in part because of a network of charter schools around the city that provide small, alternative programs that specialize in serving students who have dropped out or are considering dropping out of school. "It's like a second home for me," said one student about her experience in such a program at CCA Academy. Teachers with these programs offer understanding and a high level of support and encourage their students to grow.

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  • Harnessing Local Pride for Global Conservation

    David Bornstein

    February 09, 2012 |

    The New York Times |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: Philippines

    The World Conservation Union estimates that 40 percent of the more than 40,000 species it tracks on its Red List are close to extinction and this problem requires humans to change their behavior to fix it. Rare’s the Pride Campaign uses social marketing to attract attention and communicate the conservation message between local communities and government entities. The Pride Campaign has been replicated around the world for different conservation efforts to protect biodiversity.

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