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  • The black market endangered this frog. Can the free market save it?

    June 30, 2023 |

    NPR |

    Podcast |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: Colombia

    Ivan Lozano Ortega went from running a wildlife rescue center to breeding and selling critically endangered poison dart frogs, legally. He’s trying to stop poachers from taking the few frogs remaining in the wild in Colombia by making the species readily available to collectors.

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  • One seed at a time: Lebanese project promotes agroecology for farmer autonomy

    June 29, 2023 |

    Mongabay |

    Text |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: Lebanon, Saadnayel

    An organic seed farm provides free education to Lebanese farmers on transitioning away from chemical pesticides and fertilizers into agroecology. The farm, called Buzuruna Juzuruna, is creating a network across the country and runs an heirloom seed cooperative with over 300 varieties of seeds to share for free.

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  • Immersive Language School Renews Generational Dreams of Cherokee Culture

    June 10, 2023 |

    Native News Online |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: Cherokee Nation, United States, Cherokee, North Dakota

    New Kituwah Academy Elementary provides immersive language education for members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, helping to keep the band’s language and culture alive. Students speak exclusively in Cherokee until third grade and then use both English and Cherokee throughout the school day to build proficiency in both languages.

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  • Chanja Datti – the Nigerian plastic waste pioneer

    June 02, 2023 |

    Pioneers Post |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: Nigeria

    Chanja Datti, a social enterprise in Nigeria, turns recyclables into commercially viable products to sell for manufacturing, like pellets and bales. The company collects waste from various organizations and pays locals who collect trash and turn it in.

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  • Ambikapur's women-led waste management system also generates revenue for the city

    May 30, 2023 |

    Mongabay |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: India, Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh

    Ambikapur, India, created a decentralized waste management system that allowed it to become a zero-landfill community while creating local jobs and earning revenue. Waste is collected from households, sorted into recyclable categories and compost, and then purchased by companies that will use it to create new goods.

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  • Laudato Trees Planting Program Enlists Catholic Properties to Help Increase DC's Canopy

    May 25, 2023 |

    National Catholic Reporter |

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    Response Location: United States, Washington, District of Columbia

    A collaboration between tree-planting organizations in Washington D.C. helps Catholic church properties to plant and care for trees. The free trees are an effort to combat urban heat and benefit the local environment.

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  • Meals on Wheels Delivers Food and Climate Resilience for Seniors

    May 16, 2023 |

    Yes! Magazine |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States

    Local Meals on Wheels programs are known for delivering food to low-income seniors, but during climate disasters, they are in the position to check in on the most vulnerable. The programs’ volunteers and staff do just that, whether that means giving fans to clients during a heatwave, tarping roofs after a hurricane, or making check-up calls.

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  • One Man's Trash: Athens Junk Removal Service Gives Back to Community

    May 08, 2023 |

    Grady Newsource |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Athens, Georgia

    A junk removal service in Athens, Georgia, is slowing the growth of the local landfill by recycling, donating, and giving away the items it can before taking the rest to the landfill.

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  • Westside Food Bank Helps Angelenos

    May 05, 2023 |

    DÍG en Español |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

    The Westside Food Bank has been distributing food to community members in need across the city since 1981. Today, they provide nutritious food and fresh produce to 153,000 people facing food insecurity.

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  • UK food bank users swap face scans for free food

    May 05, 2023 |

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    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: England, London

    Food banks and charities in London are partnering with the web platform FaceDonate so they can distribute grocery funds to those in need using facial recognition on their phones. The technology allows charities to ensure the money is spent on food and that only those eligible are spending it.

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