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  • Underground seed banks hold promise for ecological restoration

    March 01, 2024 |

    High Country News |

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    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Oregon

    Indigenous peoples across the western United States are bringing back native plants that disappeared many years ago by practicing natural regeneration. By slowly bringing ecosystems that were disrupted by human activity back to their natural state over time, the seeds and roots preserved underground are given the chance to flourish.

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  • How Electric Bikes Can Cut Delivery Emissions in Cities

    February 29, 2024 |

    Time Magazine |

    Multi-Media |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Germany

    The mail and package delivery company Deutsche Post uses electric bikes, trikes, cargo bikes, and delivery vans to reduce its carbon dioxide emissions related to last-mile deliveries.

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  • Emprenden soluciones no gubernamentales para mitigar la erosión costera

    February 27, 2024 |

    Centro de Periodismo Investigativo |

    Video |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: Puerto Rico

    Para proteger y restaurar las barreras naturales, el Gobierno de Puerto Rico ha aprobado legislación, asignado fondos y desarrollado programas para apoyar manglares, arrecifes de coral y dunas.

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  • Jeans-to-bag: Promoting education, environmental sustainability in rural communities

    February 27, 2024 |

    African Change Stories |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Ogun State

    The SecureCycle initiative collects jeans that would otherwise be discarded and turns them into backpacks for low-income students in rural communities in Nigeria. Having access to a sturdy bag to carry their school supplies encourages students to attend school and keeps them from losing their books so they stay engaged in class.

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  • Améliorer les rendements agricoles grâce aux déchets ménagers et agro-industriels

    February 26, 2024 |

    SciDev.Net |

    Podcast |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: Burkina Faso

    Avec le compostage, les biodéchets ménagers, agricoles et agro-industriels peuvent être transformés en fertilisants organiques, qui aident à améliorer la qualité du sol au fil du temps. Le processus créé par l’Institut de recherche en sciences appliquées et techniques du Burkina Faso a reçu l’un des trophées de l’innovation de l’Institut de recherche pour le développement, et la recherche a conduit à l’ouverture d’installations de compostage dédiées dans le pays.

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  • Wildfires are killing California's ancient giants. Can seedlings save the species?

    February 26, 2024 |

    NPR |

    Radio |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, California

    The United States National Park Service is planting giant sequoia tree seedlings in groves that were decimated by extreme wildfires in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. The effort aims to preserve the endangered species as the organization doesn’t believe the trees in these areas will regenerate on their own.

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  • Mt. Everest is plagued by garbage. These Nepali women are transforming it into crafts

    February 25, 2024 |

    NPR |

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    Response Location: Tharu community, Nepal, Kathmandu

    A coalition of local businesses in Kathmandu, Nepal, is sorting non-recyclable waste collected from mountaineering activities in the Himalayan mountains. Once it is sorted, skilled Indigenous craftswomen make it into new products, like placemats and jewelry boxes, to earn a living.

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  • تجفيف الطماطم .. حل للتغلب على التغير المناخي وفقد المحصول

    February 25, 2024 |

    رصيف22 (Rassef22) |

    Multi-Media |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: Egypt

    تجفيف الطماطم في صعيد مصر يساهم في تقليل الفاقد في المحصول بسبب ارتفاع درجات الحرارة وتحديات تغير المناخ.تفرز وتغسل وتقطع الطماطم وتنشر لتجف في الشمس مع إضافة الملح والكبريت ومن ثم تبدأ مرحلة التعبئة والتصدير، وساهمت هذه العملية في توفير فرص عمل، وتقليل الهدر الزراعي، وباتت مصر رائدة في صناعة تجفيف الطماطم.

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  • The 15-Minute City Is Saving My Life

    February 22, 2024 |

    Next Avenue |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Baltimore, Maryland

    The 15-minute city is an urban planning concept that encourages planners to develop neighborhoods that are easily accessible within a 15-minute walk, bike or public transit ride. The 15-minute city idea promotes health and wellness by encouraging residents to walk and bike more, reduces greenhouse gas emissions and fosters a sense of community among locals.

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  • Eine Metropole entfernt ihre Autobahn – ein Rezept gegen Versiegelung und Wohnraumnot?

    February 22, 2024 |

    Riffreporter |

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    Response Location: United States, Rochester, New York

    Seit die Stadt Rochester im US-Bundesstaat New York begonnen hat, die Stadtautobahn zurückzubauen, ist dort Platz für Bürgersteige und Radwege. Zudem kommt die Natur langsam zurück – und der Verkehrskollaps blieb aus. Doch das Beispiel zeigt auch, wie wichtig es ist, die Bürger in die Planungen miteinzubeziehen.

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