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The Fight to Save the Last Swimming Camels on Earth

Anna Kusmer

October 11, 2018 |

Gizmodo |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: India, Kutch, Gujarat

The existence of the Kharai camels living in regions within the western Indian state of Gujarat is increasingly becoming threatened due to industrialization. As a conservation-minded society, however, local organizations are working together to preserve the species by preserving their habitat.

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Fixing the Problems We Can Fix

Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

October 10, 2018 |

The Philadelphia Citizen |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A Philadelphia non-profit is targeting young people who struggle when leaving the foster care system and providing them with comprehensive services to help them transition into independent living successfully; that includes helping them find jobs, homes, and more. The program is based off a model from Youth Villages, a national nonprofit, and is showing impressive results - for example, "90 percent of the youth who joined the program were in need of stable housing; now, 35 percent have their own homes, and the rest live with family, former foster families or in supervised independent living."

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A City That Takes Climate Change Seriously: Paris

Feargus O'Sullivan

October 10, 2018 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: France, Paris, Paris Region

Climate-adapted schoolyards are just one way that Paris is adjusting and preparing for climate change under the leadership of Mayor Anne Hidalgo. Although it hasn't been simple and has involved a shift in cultural perception of nature,

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Seeds Of Maya Genius Grow In A New Kind Of School

John Burnett

October 09, 2018 |

NPR |

Radio |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: Guatemala, Jocotenango

A small school in rural Guatemala is challenging the way that Guatemalan children are educated (if they even have the opportunity at all) by focusing on health, education, food, and art. However, although the school's holistic approach has garnered international praise and its diplomas are recognized by the Guatemalan government , the school must rely on donors for funding.

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In charting the future of the Clark Fork River, lessons exist on Blackfoot, Bitterroot rivers

Rob Chaney

October 08, 2018 |

Missoulian |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Turah, Montana

The Clark Fork River in Montana has recently undergone a significant revitalization process and is now bringing in greater recreational opportunities and interest in rural housing development. This change has spurred the local community to analyze what's worked – such as forming a local collaborative and assessing how to handle tourism – and what they've learned from the failures over the recent years.

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Whisky and vodka flow as Tasmanian farmers embrace spirit of sustainability

Fiona Breen

October 07, 2018 |

ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Australia, Tasmania

In Australia, farmers are looking to diversify their crops in order to gain greater financial returns. For several farmers across different regions, this has resulted in looking to whiskey and vodka production.

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Kenya's Government Is Evicting Indigenous People. Tech Helps Them Fight Back.

Dan Nosowitz

October 04, 2018 |

New York Magazine |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: Kenya, Nairobi

Kenya's indigenous communities are fighting the government's attempts to seize the land they live on using an app called This is My Backyard, or TIMBY. The app helps users to securely encrypt videos and pictures that can then be used for legal and publicity purposes, allowing community members to gather evidence and hold leaders accountable.

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Indigenous tribes are the last best hope for the Amazon

Sam Eaton

October 04, 2018 |

Public Radio International (PRI) |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: Brazil, Maranhão

Illegal logging and land clearing are destroying much of the Amazon forest which is impacting the livelihood of the indigenous people living there. The Guajajara tribe is taking an active stand against these activities by joining forces to stand guard against intruders.

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The Co-op Farming Model Might Help Save America's Small Farms

Annelise Jolley

October 03, 2018 |

Civil Eats |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States

Throughout the United States, farmer co-ops are gaining popularity as a means to share work and resources with fellow small farms with the goal of keeping rural communities alive. Although this model can look slightly different depending on the region and can create limitations, overall, many believe this approach may create a more resilient farming practice.

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Volunteer scientists study flowers to battle climate dread

Jane C. Hu

October 03, 2018 |

High Country News |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Washington

As climate change takes it's toll across the world, volunteer scientists in Washington are helping to track the changes. MeadowWatch, a program made up of these volunteer scientists, encourages the collection of data while hiking the Mount Rainier National Park. Not only does this help in data management, but offers a tangible way for people to take their climate awareness a step further.

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