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Building for the climate: How it's done in Switzerland

Jens von Larcher

November 24, 2024 |

Deutsche Welle (DW) |

Video |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: Switzerland

A cooperative in Switzerland is building sustainable apartments using recycled materials and green building practices to create carbon-neutral communal living spaces. These “cluster apartments” cut down on living space per person and save energy.

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In Warsaw, Falling Road Deaths Signal a Traffic Safety Turnaround

Agnieszka Barteczko

November 01, 2024 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Poland, Warsaw

In an effort to reach Vision Zero, the Swedish safety strategy that aims to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries, Warsaw has implemented measures that have dropped the number of road deaths by 55% over the last 10 years. Strategies like upgraded crosswalks, increased fines for lawbreaking drivers and the creation of roundabouts are just some of the methods that have helped make the roads safer, and the city plans to double its investment over the next four years.

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Africa fights hunger by turning to foods from the past

Jonathan Rosen

October 14, 2024 |

MIT Technology Review |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Kenya, Nairobi

In response to rising hunger across sub-Saharan Africa driven by climate change and over-reliance on maize, African communities and policymakers are reintroducing indigenous, drought-tolerant "orphan crops" such as sorghum, millet, and legumes. Though it’s still early stages, initiatives like the Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils (VACS) seek to improve these traditional crops through genetics research, breeding, and farmer education to withstand droughts and provide nutritious food to people in the area.

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Europe's plan to fix its massive e-waste problem

Aditi Rajagopal

October 11, 2024 |

Deutsche Welle (DW) |

Video |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: Germany, Berlin

Repair bonuses pay for part of the repairs necessary to keep electronics working as a way to reduce e-waste. Research calculates that the repair program in Berlin helped prevent more than 400 tons of electronic waste from entering landfills from 2021-2023.

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Ocoee outfitter leading storm aid effort for victims in North Carolina

Ben Benton

October 04, 2024 |

Chattanooga Times Free Press |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Asheville, North Carolina

In response to Hurricane Helene's devastation, water rescue experts from Outdoor Adventure Rafting in Tennessee are volunteering to deliver essential supplies, medical aid and communication to isolated communities. They mobilized over 200 volunteers and used resources like excavation equipment and Starlink satellite internet to bridge communication gaps. Their efforts have reached several communities, helping to stabilize them with food, water and other critical resources.

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'Suicide in general is a very impulsive act, especially for teens'

Kristie May

October 01, 2024 |

NowKalamazoo |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Kalamazoo, Michigan

Michigan was recently added to the growing list of states with new gun violence prevention legislation called Child Access Prevention (CAP) laws. CAP, in partnership with safe storage laws, requires adults to safely store firearms in their homes and allows prosecutors to bring charges against those who don’t comply. Several studies have found CAP laws help reduce violent crime rates, suicides and unintentional injuries and deaths.

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The 'Covid Cohort'

Julie Riddle

September 28, 2024 |

Encore Magazine |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Kalamazoo, Michigan

After the pandemic left youth stunted academically and socially, several programs emerged to help prepare them for college and the working world. Kalamazoo Valley Community College’s Valley Advantage program is a three-week, state-funded program that allows incoming students to brush up on their academic and social skills. These “catch-up” programs pay students to participate, and an analysis of last year’s program shows participants achieved higher GPAs and reported increased self-confidence.

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Four Decades to Build 70,000 Affordable Homes? Count That as a Success.

Roshan Abraham

July 13, 2024 |

The New York Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Mount Laurel, New Jersey

In 1975, community members organized to urge the New Jersey state government to require cities to build their fair share of affordable multifamily housing. Dubbed “The Mount Laurel Doctrine,” the legislation, backed by local advocacy groups, has helped build 20,000 affordable housing units.

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Swim program aims to keep kids safe in the water, and becomes a national model

Jennifer Fernandez

July 11, 2024 |

North Carolina Health News |

Multi-Media |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Greensboro, North Carolina

Community groups like Swim For Charlie and Learn to Swim are teaching local youth to swim in an effort to promote water safety and combat high rates of drownings, particularly within low-income and minority communities. Since forming in 2020, Swim For Charlie has taught more than 2,100 second graders how to swim, while Learn to Swim served about 3,000 students across 48 schools just last year.

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Pennsylvania Legalized Speed Cameras. You Won't Believe What Happened Next.

Maylin Tu

July 08, 2024 |

Next City |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A pilot program tested speed cameras on one of Philadelphia’s most dangerous roads to reduce traffic injuries and fatalities and found speeding violations decreased by 90%. The program works by using the cameras to issue warnings to anyone driving 11 miles or more over the speed limit and then issuing fines after a 60-day grace period. Following the program’s success, it’s beginning to gain momentum in other cities, too.

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