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Millet anyone? Facing soil crisis, US farmers look beyond corn and soybeans

Story Hinckley, Laurent Belsie

December 28, 2018 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Iowa

After decades of planting almost solely corn and soybeans, across the Midwest and Plains, farmers are trying new methods to restore nutrients and replenish their soils. Methods like no-till farming, growing diverse cover crops during the winter, and using soil-sensitive crop rotations are growing in popularity. While the new practices face some resistance, cultural awareness is growing and being encouraged by new legislation.

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With no oil cleanup in sight, Amazon tribes harvest rain for clean water

Dan Collyns

December 27, 2018 |

Mongabay |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Ecuador, Lago Agrio, Sucumbíos

Following decades of oil companies contaminating the water, indigenous groups in Ecuador’s Sucumbíos province have built systems for rainwater collection and filtration. These systems have provided people with clean water for drinking, cooking, cleaning, and bathing--a potentially powerful tool for other contaminated rural areas.

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In India, indigenous youths are filming their own forests and communities

Shreya Dasgupta

December 27, 2018 |

Mongabay |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: India, Rupa

The Greenhub project trains indigenous youth in India to use video filming and editing as a way to educate others about conservation in the region. Greenhub fellows spend months learning photography and videography techniques from successful Indian filmmakers, and then make videos on topics from endangered species to tourism promotion.

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Norway's EV Incentives Have Worked. Now What?

Tracey Lindeman

December 27, 2018 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Norway, Oslo

Norway's incentives for buyers of electric vehicles have been incredibly successful: half of all cars sold in the country are now either hybrid or completely electric. However, there is concern that success won't last as those incentives are pulled back and Norway tries to move towards a car-free society.

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Zimbabwe: Solar Cures Energy Ills At Zimbabwe's Power-Short Clinics

Jeffrey Moyo

December 24, 2018 |

All Africa |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Zimbabwe, Harare

Solar power systems and panels are being installed at health centers across Zimbabwe. In a country with common electricity shortages, these solar power systems ensure there are lights, refrigeration, and working machines to treat patients.

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In Australia, drought dried up farm jobs — so government became the employer

Anoush Darabi

December 24, 2018 |

Apolitical |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: Australia, Victoria

As climate change has led to more frequent droughts and volatile weather in Australia, climate-dependent jobs like farming are increasingly imperiled. In response, the Australian state government of Victoria launched its Drought Employment Program, which puts underemployed farm workers back to work on environmental or cultural projects of high priority for the community. These projects, like land regeneration, also help farm workers develop new skills.

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How One County Became a Lab for California's Prison Reform

Abbie Vansickle , Manuel Villa

December 21, 2018 |

The Marshall Project |

Multi-Media |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, California

After San Joaquin County adopted a slew of criminal justice reforms, crime dropped by 20 percent, the lowest number in a decade. One of the things that was implemented were speciality courts aimed at decreasing arrest time and helping “former prisoners find jobs, housing and treatment for mental health and addiction problems.” Other measures include ending cash bail and racial bias training. “Crime has always been issue No. 1, but the narrative in this city is one about being a second chance city.”

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A Community in Guanacaste Decided to Change the Destiny of Endangered Turtles

Noelia Esquivel

December 20, 2018 |

La Voz de Guanacaste |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Costa Rica, Playa El Jobo, La Cruz

When a people in Playa El Jobo, La Cruz realized that their beaches were home to sea turtle eggs, they took action to protect the species by joining together. What started as a neighborhood effort to patrol the beaches has now turned into a successful NGO that collects data for research purposes and teaches tourists, students and children how to become research assistants.

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Haines birders collect data for Audubon Society

Claire Stremple

December 20, 2018 |

KHNS Radio |

Radio |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Haines, Alaska

Birders in Haines, Alaska, participate in what could be the longest-running citizen science project in the nation's history: the Audobon Society's Christmas Bird Count. Armed with binoculars and clipboards, these citizen-scientists help conservationists keep track of bird populations and migrations, which have been shifting due to climate change.

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Una comunidad en La Cruz decide cambiar el destino de las tortugas en vías de extinción

Noelia Esquivel

December 20, 2018 |

La Voz de Guanacaste |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: Costa Rica, La Cruz

Los habitantes de la comunidad playera de La Cruz, Costa Rica han logrado cambiar el destino de tortugas y rayas en peligro de extinción. Lo que empezo como habitantes patrullando una playa para proteger los nidos de tortugas ahora se ha convertido en una operación colaborativa que abarca cinco playas e incluye estudiantes, cientificos y la comunidad entera. Entre todos ayudan a pesar, medir y marcar a las tortugas y rayas y registran los datos para informar planes para conservar la fauna del area. Durante los dos años que llevan de operación, la comunidad han podido proteger 98% de los nidos de tortuga.

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