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  • Farming in Alaska is increasingly possible

    September 18, 2017 |

    High Country News |

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    Response Location: United States, Homer, Alaska

    Historically, farming has been very difficult in Alaska, making certain food products very expensive, and leading to a lack of locally grown food. However, due to climate change and new technology, farming is increasingly possible.

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  • In Africa's Oldest Park, Seeking Solutions to a Destructive Charcoal Trade

    September 14, 2017 |

    Yale Environment 360 |

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    Response Location: Central African Republic

    The deforestation of Virunga National Park has lead to erosion, landslides and loss of wildlife habitat. The trees are often used for charcoal which is seen as an essential commodity in the region. To save the forest, and the wildlife that require it to thrive, both local and international groups are testing out alternative methods to get the people the charcoal they need while saving what is left of Africa's oldest park.

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  • How a Free Grocery Store Is Cutting Food Waste—and Hunger

    September 12, 2017 |

    Yes! Magazine |

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    Response Location: New Zealand, Wellington

    In an era when 1.3 billion tons of food are wasted each year, a nonprofit organization in New Zealand called The Free Store collects surplus food from cafes and restaurants to redistribute to the public - at no cost to the consumer. The Free Store, which started in Wellington and has spread across the country, opens its doors every weeknight to anyone in search of a free meal, regardless of economic background or status.

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  • Innovative but dull: disaster insurance is starting to pay off

    September 11, 2017 |

    The New Humanitarian (formerly IRIN) |

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    Response Location: Mexico

    When disasters, such as hurricanes and earthquakes, strike the recovery can be very expensive. Insurance has been found to be key in order to quickly get funds to help relief efforts.

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  • Black Neighbors Band Together to Bring in Healthy Food, Co-op-Style

    September 11, 2017 |

    Yes! Magazine |

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    Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

    In Detroit, and throughout the country, many people find themselves in "food deserts", or places where access to fresh fruits and vegetables is extremely limited. Black residents are addressing these issues via the creation of their own food production and supply network called the Detroit Black Community Food Security Network. Through this network, Black neighbors created a co-op grocery store that promotes urban agriculture and healthy eating.

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  • Pueblo of Santa Ana Works To Restore Habitat & Bring Back Wildlife

    September 07, 2017 |

    KNME-PBS |

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    Response Location: United States, Pueblo of Santa Ana, New Mexico

    The local tribe in the Pueblo of Santa Ana in New Mexico has been working on restoring their land for some time in order to maintain the health of the ecosystem and their culture. They've since expanded through collaboration efforts with state and local government that have helped reintroduce species and further restore the area.

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  • Cameroon cleanup lets flood-hit residents sleep with "both eyes closed"

    September 06, 2017 |

    Thomson Reuters Foundation |

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    Response Location: Cameroon, Yaounde

    The neighborhood of Nkolbikok in Cameroon was facing a trash collection problem. With garbage accumulating regularly in the streets, water drains were being blocked causing severe flooding when it would rain. To help reduce the likelihood of flooding, community members started Tam Tam Mobile, a resident-run daily trash pickup and removal service.

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  • Mexican-American Preservationists Are Saving San Antonio's Urban Fabric

    September 04, 2017 |

    Next City |

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    Response Location: United States, San Antonio, Texas

    As San Antonio develops, local groups like the WPA work to preserve cultural heritage along with buildings. Community organization, financing, and legislation are all tools the groups are using to maintain historic communities.

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  • Argentinians Are So Sick of the Media, They're Inventing Their Own

    September 03, 2017 |

    Wired |

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    Response Location: Argentina

    In Argentina, where less than half the country trusts media and most believe mainstream media to be biased, many people are creating their own forms of media. One collective, DTL! Comunicacion Popular, assembles antennas and trains citizen journalists to subvert the country's media monopoly.

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  • Wilmington's Solution to the Opioid Crisis

    September 01, 2017 |

    Governing |

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    Response Location: United States, Wilmington, North Carolina

    The opioid crisis has resulted in numerous addictions, overdoses and deaths, leading North Carolina to reassess how they are handling the crisis. A rapid-response team checks on users after being given naloxone, health-care navigators will help users get treatment, and individuals will be sent to treatment instead of prison.

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