Artwork stating 'Education Destroys Barriers', 'We Demand Treatment', and 'I Need A Chance'

Search Results

You searched for: -

There are 2718 results  for your search.  View and Refine Your Search Terms

  • Northern Ireland: Old conflict, new tools

    August 06, 2015 |

    Al Jazeera |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Northern Ireland, Belfast

    Every so often tensions between the Catholic "nationalists" and the Protestant "loyalists" increase and the police try to diffuse the situations. Social media is affecting these flare ups by providing police with information and citizens with an opportunity to hear the other side's perspective.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • How to Grow More Food with Less Water

    August 03, 2015 |

    Ensia |

    Text |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Bushland, Texas

    The U.S. government has developed different sensors for irrigation devices that gauge water demand and help conserve use. as water shortages caused by drought have increased across the globe, and farmers are faced with economic burdens, such technology is focusin on sustainability for the future.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • Kenyan Women Are Quietly Revolutionizing Farming.. And The Government's Noticing

    August 03, 2015 |

    The Huffington Post |

    Text |

    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: Kenya

    Limited fertile land and scarce water make traditional farming difficult in Kenya, so several organizations have begun teaching women how to farm out of sacks. The practice is spreading throughout Kenya and to other African nations.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • As wolves rebound, range riders keep watch over livestock

    August 02, 2015 |

    The Seattle Times |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Cle Elum, Washington

    Wolves in western America were once hunted to near-extinction but have now been reintroduced into certain territories with notable success. More wolves often means more attacks on ranchers' livestock, however, so cowboys are working to track wolf packs by computer to reduce conflicts.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • Facing decline, Catholic schools form a charter-like network

    July 20, 2015 |

    Politico |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    The private Catholic schools in East Harlem and the South Bronx experienced the plummeting of enrollment, funds lacking for upgrading facilities and technology, while still charging high tuition. Now these six Catholic schools comprise a charter school network and serve low-income children. The results of the new system have enabled teachers to devote more time to academics, students to become disciplined for character development, and technology has improved.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • The $50 billion plan to save Louisiana's wetlands

    July 19, 2015 |

    Public Radio International (PRI) |

    Text |

    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, New Orleans, Louisiana

    The state of Louisiana is disappearing at an incredible rate, and its sinking deltas threaten some of the nation's crucial oil, gas, and fisheries industries. Industry and government have created an unprecedented plan to save and rebuild these wetlands over the next 50 years — and say failure is not an option.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • This hidden farm under London might radically change how we grow food

    July 11, 2015 |

    Digital Trends |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United Kingdom, London

    More than 30-meters below the busy London streets, there is an eco-farm called Growing Underground that's part innovative agri-tech project and part sci-fi inspired netherworld. Created to provide increased food security and combat the environmental degradation caused by mass agriculture, this self-contained, zero-emissions, fully functioning farm provides an exciting opportunity as the world's population grows and food demands increase.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • Beer and business: the unexpected benefits of water access in Cameroon

    July 07, 2015 |

    The Guardian |

    Text |

    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: Cameroon

    Cameroon was plagued by droughts, water-related illnesses, and an influx of refugees--all of which required a surplus of clean water. The government devised solar panel water distribution systems, which brought fresh water for irrigation. The surplus also inspired citizens of Cameroon to start small businesses that used the water, including brewing beer.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • A Peek into Silicon Valley's Newest Bet: AltSchool

    July 01, 2015 |

    Bright Magazine |

    Multi-Media |

    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

    AltSchools use a completely different education system - interconnecting technology and hands on experiments - to help students achieve a higher degree of learning. Students are grouped into small, personalized cohorts so they can be both mentors and mentees for their fellow peers, creating a collaborative learning space for all.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • Now Blood Donors Can Get a Text When They Save Lives

    July 01, 2015 |

    Time Magazine |

    Text |

    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: Sweden, Gothenburg

    When Swedish blood blanks were faced with a blood shortage, one hospital turned to text messaging in order to reach potential donors. Relying on the value of personal connection, the campaign texts donors when their blood has been used and also reminds individuals to regularly donate.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

Go to All Solutions in Focus