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  • How 'Flower Beds' Give Love And Lentils To Moms And Babies

    March 02, 2015 |

    NPR |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: India, Chhattisgarh

    Fulwaris—meaning "flower beds"—are a network of nurseries run entirely by moms in the community who take turns feeding and caring for each other's children, allowing the community to raise children in a tough environment.

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  • Shedding light on human rights: do businesses stand up to scrutiny?

    February 25, 2015 |

    The Guardian |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Netherlands, The Hague, South Holland

    There are increasing costs to business when they fail to respect basic human rights. Many are therefore taking steps to avoid abuses – and are taking a proactive rather than reactive approach.

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  • Special courts take on criminal cases of veterans struggling with truama

    February 24, 2015 |

    PBS NewsHour |

    Broadcast TV News |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

    Veterans are at a higher risk for getting in trouble with the law, especially those with PTSD. San Francisco city defendants and the VA created a special veterans court which prosecutes veterans through treatments and helping them work back to a normal life.

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  • Vancouver versus the rising sea: how the city is adapting to climate change

    February 23, 2015 |

    The Guardian |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia

    The densely populated Canadian city is tenth most at risk of flooding in the world as climate change raises sea levels. The government has instated a number of successful flood adaptation projects, with an ambition to become the “greenest city in the world."

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  • Only 1 in 5 NYC students graduates from college. This nonprofit is going to change that

    February 20, 2015 |

    NationSwell |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    Educational nonprofit OneGoal has proven that its model of education helps provide low-income students in Chicago and Houston with the tools needed to pursue a college degree. Now, the nonprofit hopes to improve the college graduation rate in New York City by assisting high school students in understanding the basic techniques to achieve success.

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  • How is Europe countering radical Islam?

    February 18, 2015 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

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    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: Netherlands, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

    Teenagers around the world are at risk of indoctrination by Islamic extremism and volunteering to fight for the Islamic state. Different European nations seek to make Islamic extremism unattractive to youth by bolstering surveillance efforts, internet outreach, and teaching the Islam of peace.

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  • Restaurant Day Has Become a Big Deal, Just Not in the U.S.

    February 12, 2015 |

    Bloomberg CityLab |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: Finland, Helsinki

    Bureaucratic impediments previously blocked Timo Santala from opening a mobile bicycle bar, but he used this barrier to establish 'Restaurant Day' which has now spread worldwide. On these days people sign-up to open a temporary eatery, bringing the community together and helping spark entrepreneurship.

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  • Better Together

    February 05, 2015 |

    New Orleans Public Radio (WWNO) |

    Radio |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City

    Louisiana and Vietnam both need affordable solutions to rising sea levels. Leaders from Vietnam visited Louisiana to compare ideas.

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  • Texas Drought Diminishes, but Enormous Water Loss

    January 25, 2015 |

    El Paso Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Austin, Texas

    Most of Texas has emerged from a drought that started in early 2011, but water supplies are still far below normal. Scientists are using new technology to monitor ground water levels and contemplate potential conservation methods and broad-scale solutions, while trying to convince policy makers of the reality of these climate-based changes.

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  • The Battle to Keep Ho Chi Minh City Above Water

    January 22, 2015 |

    New Orleans Public Radio (WWNO) |

    Radio |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City

    Geography and climate change challenge the viability of sea-level cities in Vietnam, but architects, researchers, and urban planners work together to find creative solutions. One architect in Ho Chi Minh City designed green roofs to absorb the rainwater that causes floods.

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