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As Big Marine Reserves Proliferate, a New Focus on Enforcement

Matthew O. Berger

September 12, 2017 |

News Deeply |

Multi-Media |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Chile, Coquimbo

Scientists and conservationists have been pushing for more marine protected areas, regions that restrict human activity to protect marine life. But, they're quickly realizing it’s not about the quantity of mpa’s, but the quality.

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The Sex Life Of Coral: Why Scientists Think It Could Save Us All

Nathan Eagle

September 11, 2017 |

Honolulu Civil Beat |

Multi-Media |

Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Kaneohe, Hawaii

Climate change is destroying coral reefs at a startling rate - threatening the livelihoods of millions of people, increasing the damage caused by storm surges, and affecting the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere. Scientists are now exploring revolutionary - and sometimes controversial - methods to learn more about and preserve coral reefs, including selective breeding of those species proven to survive conditions such as high toxicity and heat, and cultivating the regrowth of colonies one centimeter at a time.

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The Science of Fighting Wildfires Gets a Satellite Boost

Megan Molteni

September 11, 2017 |

Wired |

Multi-Media |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Canada

Climate change is only worsening the frequency and ferocity of forest fires. Projects such as researching what makes trees more susceptible to fires, and having satellites send images of fires as they happen, in order to help forest services react most effectively, are new ideas being researched and implemented.

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The Big Payoff From Restoring Coastal Wetlands When Hurricanes Strike

Ian Evans

September 07, 2017 |

News Deeply |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States

Hurricanes and big storms have the power to cause damage and death to the areas affected, and building barriers is expensive. Coastal restoration could be a better alternative, rebuilding green infrastructure to help break up waves and storm power before it reaches land.

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Pueblo of Santa Ana Works To Restore Habitat & Bring Back Wildlife

Laura Paskus

September 07, 2017 |

KNME-PBS |

Broadcast TV Programs |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Pueblo of Santa Ana, New Mexico

The local tribe in the Pueblo of Santa Ana in New Mexico has been working on restoring their land for some time in order to maintain the health of the ecosystem and their culture. They've since expanded through collaboration efforts with state and local government that have helped reintroduce species and further restore the area.

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Cameroon cleanup lets flood-hit residents sleep with "both eyes closed"

Amindeh Blaise Atabong

September 06, 2017 |

Thomson Reuters Foundation |

Text |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: Cameroon, Yaounde

The neighborhood of Nkolbikok in Cameroon was facing a trash collection problem. With garbage accumulating regularly in the streets, water drains were being blocked causing severe flooding when it would rain. To help reduce the likelihood of flooding, community members started Tam Tam Mobile, a resident-run daily trash pickup and removal service.

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In flood-prone South Asia, early warning systems buy precious time

Irwin Loy

September 05, 2017 |

The New Humanitarian (formerly IRIN) |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nepal

South Asia is prone to flooding during monsoon season, this can lead to deaths and building damage. SMS warning systems have recently been implemented in order to warn residents when they are in danger, the system has a lot of room to grow but it has proven to be helpful in reducing deaths.

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After its dams came down, a river is reborn

Kate Schimel

September 04, 2017 |

High Country News |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Washington

Removing dams pays back dividends by restoring ecological diversity. In Washington State, the decommissioning of the Elwha and Glines Canyon Dams began a decades-long process of restoring the Elwha River’s floodplain. By studying the river and learning from their failures, researchers are learning the best ways to maintain salmon populations and foster an environment more resilient to climate change.

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The Power Plants That May Save a Park, and Aid a Country

Amy Yee

August 30, 2017 |

The New York Times |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: Democratic Republic of the Congo

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Virunga National Park is facing a crisis of deforestation amid the backdrop of the war-torn country. In this same region, power plants stand as a semblance of hope, offering the prospect of both jobs and electricity. It hasn't been an easy journey, and many obstacles are on the horizon, but much has already been learned from trial and error.

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How Startups and Nonprofits Are Collaborating to Build the “Clean Meat” Industry

Kenny Torrella

August 30, 2017 |

Conscious Company Media |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States

When scientists, startups and non-profits team up, everyone benefits - or so it seems in the case of creating clean meat. While there has been a push to focus on reinventing meat due to animal farming's impact on the environment as well as questionable ethical practices, funding such research isn't always the most practical. New York City-based non-profit, New Harvest, however, is changing that practice by "funding open-source university research that for-profit ventures and other scientists can build on."

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