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  • Can grains of the past help us weather storms of the future?

    February 09, 2015 |

    Ensia |

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    Response Location: India, Sundarbans

    After a devastating cyclone changed the nature of local soil, NGOs preserved Indian rice crops by reintroducing traditional rice varieties that can be cultivated even in salt-ridden earth. Although some first met this idea with skepticism, many farmers have now adopted the practice after witnessing the success of the crops.

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  • How police can get it right

    February 08, 2015 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

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    Response Location: United States, Atlanta, Georgia

    Atlanta Police Chief George Turner is building a diversified department that's less reactive and more humane. It could offer lessons after Ferguson.

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  • As climate changes, cities grapple with big rains

    February 04, 2015 |

    Minnesota Public Radio |

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    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Duluth, Minnesota

    While some parts of the United States struggle with drought, others are faced with more water than they know what to do with. Minnesota reconstructs roads and drainage systems in order to be more prepared for the large amounts of rain fall they have received, largely due to climate change.

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  • Running on renewable energy, Burlington, Vermont powers green movement forward

    January 31, 2015 |

    PBS NewsHour |

    Broadcast TV News |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Burlington, Vermont

    Urban areas contain the highest in concentration of burning fossil fuels, which negatively contributes to climate change. Spearheading the green energy movement, Burlington, VT claims that its city uses 100% renewable energy for electricity. Burlington’s efforts pilot a model for larger U.S. cities to follow.

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  • Vertical Gardens Beat Soil Made Salty by Climate Change

    January 30, 2015 |

    Scientific American |

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    Response Location: Bangladesh, Chandipur

    Rising saltwater caused by climate change is shrinking Bangladesh’s arable land, especially concerning in places with dense populations. But a simple approach of planting crops in vertical containers shows surprising success.

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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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  • Africa's quiet solar revolution

    January 25, 2015 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

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    Response Location: Tanzania, Arusha, Arusha

    Electricity is hard to come by in much of Africa. Now, skipping over the fossil fuel age, solar panels are bringing a cheap form of electricity to the continent.

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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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  • The End of Gangs

    December 29, 2014 |

    Pacific Standard |

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    Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

    In 2014, the Los Angeles Police Department announced that gang-related crime had dropped by nearly half since 2008. The transformation of LA holds lessons for decreasing violent crime through community policing, a focus on gangs, and the use of CompStat.

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  • Owning Is the New Sharing

    December 21, 2014 |

    Shareable |

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    Response Location: United States

    Entrepreneurs have tried to avoid putting their projects in the hands of venture capitalists fearing loss of control of the project direction and vision. The sharing community combats that by allowing entrepreneurs to fund their projects with the help of small investors, but the customers to become owners. It's a digital age co-op.

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