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  • To prevent devastating wildfires, old adversaries are finding ways to work together

    October 21, 2018 |

    KLCC |

    Multi-Media |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Oregon

    The prospect of mass wild land devastation sparred by both wildfires and logging was enough motivation for people on each side of the debate to sit down and figure out a solution. What came of that conversation was the Blue Mountains Forest Partners that have worked together to propel the management of the forest.

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  • A new leaf: the hardy trees reforesting the Amazon

    October 18, 2018 |

    The Guardian |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: Peru

    Years of illegal gold mining have left much of Peru's forests desolate and the lands poisoned. However, scientists have recently come across one species of tree that is thriving despite the harsh realities of the land. In a piloted attempt to restore the forest, these scientists are experimenting with a variety of tree species to see which will continue to grow.

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  • To Protect the Environment, Buddhist Monks Are Ordaining Trees

    October 11, 2018 |

    Sojourners |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Cambodia

    In Cambodia, it is Buddhist tradition and protocol to ordain a tree when a new monk was inducted. Since it is taboo to harm a monk, this practice inadvertently doubled as a conservation tactic by preventing deforestation ongoings, eventually leading those of this faith to be dubbed ecology monks.

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  • Kenya's Government Is Evicting Indigenous People. Tech Helps Them Fight Back.

    October 04, 2018 |

    New York Magazine |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: Kenya, Nairobi

    Kenya's indigenous communities are fighting the government's attempts to seize the land they live on using an app called This is My Backyard, or TIMBY. The app helps users to securely encrypt videos and pictures that can then be used for legal and publicity purposes, allowing community members to gather evidence and hold leaders accountable.

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  • Indigenous tribes are the last best hope for the Amazon

    October 04, 2018 |

    Public Radio International (PRI) |

    Multi-Media |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Brazil, Maranhão

    Illegal logging and land clearing are destroying much of the Amazon forest which is impacting the livelihood of the indigenous people living there. The Guajajara tribe is taking an active stand against these activities by joining forces to stand guard against intruders.

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  • Armed with award-winning app, Kenyan tribe fights forced evictions

    October 01, 2018 |

    Thomson Reuters Foundation |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: Kenya, Nairobi Area

    A new app known as TIMBY aims to reduce the amount of illegal forest activities such as logging and forced evictions of tribal communities. By allowing those using the app to document real-time evidence of illegal activity, the Sengwer community will be able to present the gathered data to courts and forest authorities.

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  • World Bank backs efforts to clean up cooking fuels in Uganda

    September 30, 2018 |

    New Vision |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Uganda

    Clean cookstoves can reduce indoor air pollution, along with a host of other social and environmental benefits. However, uptake has been slow in countries such as Uganda because such stoves tend to be more expensive for families in the short-term.

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  • Switching to LPG for habitat recovery and wildlife conservation

    September 25, 2018 |

    Mongabay |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: India, Karnataka

    In rural communities, firewood extraction hurts both human health and wildlife habitat. In India, a group of conservationists are helping villages switch from wood-burning to liquified petroleum gas. While logistics around refills are still being ironed out, the program has already produced noticeable results.

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  • Rwanda Eyes Biogas to Help Curb Deforestation

    September 21, 2018 |

    The New York Times |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Rwanda, Kigali

    Moving from an ineffective approach of using pit toilets, communities in Rwanda are finding success through the implementation of a biogas system. This effort, part of a government-led initiative to reduce deforestation, has spread to much of the country including school and prisons.

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  • Will More Logging Ease Wildfires? Canada Holds Answers

    September 20, 2018 |

    NPR |

    Radio |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: Canada

    As regions look for solutions to fight wildfires in the midst of climate change, some call for logging companies to take greater responsibility. While the argument is not new that less trees means less fires, it's the smaller logging companies that are taking the biggest actions focusing their efforts on removing smaller logs despite potential impact to profits.

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