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  • The Big Green Bang: How renewable energy became unstoppable

    May 18, 2017 |

    Financial Times |

    Multi-Media |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United Kingdom, London, Greater London

    An economic shift to renewable energy could take decades, but thanks to rapidly evolving disruptive technologies, dropping prices of solar and wind power sources, and increasing market demand for green business, the new age of renewable energy could encompass the world economy much more quickly.

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  • The Detroit Success Story Visible From Space

    May 18, 2017 |

    Politico |

    Text |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

    In just three years, Detroit carried out an ambitious $185 million project to re-illuminate the city's 88,000 streetlights, half of which were dark, with new energy-efficient LED lights. Through its new Public Lighting Authority, the city used an innovative funding scheme to pay for the lights even in the midst of municipal bankruptcy. After the lights went up, residents felt safer, and businesses felt a noticeable bump.

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  • Detroit's DIY Cure for Urban Blight

    May 18, 2017 |

    Politico |

    Text |

    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

    In an attempt to come back from bankruptcy, the city of Detroit created the country's largest land bank to facilitate the demolition of blighted houses around the city. The land bank helps dilapidated homes find new owners willing to pick up the pieces.

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  • Keeping it cool: Malaysia looks to district energy systems.

    May 17, 2017 |

    Eco-Business |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Malaysia, Sedenak, Johor

    A collaborative effort among the United Nations' District Energy in Cities Initiative, the Malaysian government, and private partners has facilitated planning in Malaysia's rapidly developing southern state of Johor for a "District Energy System": a single heating and cooling network which decreases energy consumption by converting waste heat from large power stations. Because of this intervention, Iskandar is projected to decrease its energy use by almost 40% -- all while saving money on energy costs, recycling heat energy, and contributing to the nation's goals under the international Paris Accord.

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  • Can Churches Help Supply the Foster Homes L.A. County Needs?

    May 17, 2017 |

    The Chronicle of Social Change |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, California

    Los Angeles County has lost half of its foster homes and is projected to sink further into a deficit over the coming years, which is a concerning for the future of foster children. Recently, faith communities have become more involved in this problem including having events at churches to allow potential foster families to learn about fostering and apply quickly.

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  • Nearby Hudson may have found internet desert solution

    May 11, 2017 |

    Richland Source |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Hudson, Ohio

    Hudson was an internet desert, with slow and unreliable internet services and companies refusing to provide better internet since it wouldn't be very profitable. Thus, the city created its own internet company-Velocity Broadband, which already has more business customers than expected, has been receiving positive feedback- including residents wanting to access the service, and has sparked businesses to move to the area.

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  • These Chicago Activists Are Making Soccer More Inclusive For POC and LGBTQ+ Athletes

    May 10, 2017 |

    Remezcla |

    Text |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

    Despite being one of the most rapidly-growing and popular sports in the United States, soccer - like most other sports and organizations of all kinds - faces challenges with disparity and exclusion over race, gender association, and socio-economic status. Activist groups like Left Wing Xicago, and the Athletic Alliance of Chicago are working to create spaces for people of color, LGBQT, and low-income community members to come together and enjoy the sport, as well as increase their representation in intramural and professional leagues.

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  • Getting Help in Emergencies in Super-Quick Time

    May 09, 2017 |

    BBC |

    Radio |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: Dominican Republic, Guayubín, Monte Cristi

    Jason Friesen, an American paramedic who had served in Haiti after the earthquake, realized that many poor communities in the Caribbean were lacking the equivalent of the United States’ 911 emergency medical services, and were facing increased death tolls as a consequence. Friesen realized he could help such communities set up emergency response systems through the use of volunteers and a simple text message exchange. Now, his organization Trek Medics simplifies and democratizes the emergency dispatch system, and, as a result, saves lives in rural communities.

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  • The Transformative Power of Play in Urban India

    May 03, 2017 |

    Bloomberg CityLab |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: India

    Safe play spaces are few and far between in India's rapidly growing urban centers. One organization is making the most of limited open areas to teach kids a range of life skills.

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  • Hope, love prevail in conserving endangered Philippine cockatoo

    May 02, 2017 |

    Rappler |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Philippines, Rasa Island, Palawan

    The Philippine Cockatoo Conservation Program on Rasa Island has taken a multi-faceted approach to conservation - by employing former poachers to help protect the very species they once threatened. Through a combination of education in local schools, coordinations with government bodies, NGO training and support, as well as local volunteers and engaging the community, they are striving to restore the iconic cockatoo population, as well as preserving the other plants and animals that call this area home, and the local villages that depend on these resources for survival.

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