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An innovative solution to tackling Nigeria's water crisis

Yahuza Bawage

September 11, 2023 |

Prime Progress |

Text |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Imo

The Filter X360 uses gravity to purify water without requiring any power supply or chemicals by using ultrafiltration technology to remove bacteria and viruses from fresh water sourced from nearby rivers, lakes and ponds. The machine can purify 1,000 liters per hour and reduces the risk of illness and also prevents locals from having to purchase bottled water or simply go without clean drinking water.

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Sacramento turns to 'micro apartments' to ease affordable housing crunch

Chris Nichols

September 11, 2023 |

CapRadio |

Radio |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Sacramento, California

Micro apartment communities with rent prices well below the city average are popping up in Sacramento as a way to address the affordable housing crisis. The units in these buildings are often significantly less than 500 square feet, can house no more than two people, and must provide a kitchen and a bathroom. To live there, tenants have to meet specific income requirements.

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Changing the lives of adolescent girls, one tablet at a time

Yahuza Bawage

September 09, 2023 |

Prime Progress |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Kaduna

After the COVID-19 pandemic forced schools to shift to virtual learning, the Empowering Women for Excellence Initiative launched the Learning Without Limits project, which provided needed technology such as tablets, power banks, and earpieces for girls in Kaduna. The tech has allowed students to build new skills in areas such as graphic design, climate action, and digital marketing.

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Sexual assault survivors can now track their rape kits in most states

Amanda Hernández

September 08, 2023 |

Stateline |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States

States across the United States are implementing online portals for tracking sexual assault kits through the testing process. These systems are proven to reduce the massive backlogs of kits and ensure timely processing.

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'All these islands are full of trash': Activists take hands-on approach to clean our beaches

Ariel Rodriguez

September 08, 2023 |

WTVJ-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Florida

The Florida nonprofit Before It’s Too Late brings together children from different communities to teach them about the environment and their ability to create change through art, like painting murals.

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The Goal: Tourism That Regenerates Hawai‘i, Not Degrades It

Noelle Fujii-Oride

September 08, 2023 |

Hawaii Business Magazine |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Hawaii

Two nonprofits came together to manage Hawai'i's Kaua‘i’s Hā‘ena State Park in a community-led way, creating a more equitable relationship between the tourism industry and the local community. Native Hawaiians work at the park, lead restoration projects and run educational programs. And to prevent overtourism, tourists must make reservations and pay to enter.

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The Portlanders Going Electric

Hannah Wallace

September 08, 2023 |

Reasons to be Cheerful |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Portland, Oregon

ElectrifyPDX educates residents of Portland, Oregon, about the importance of decarbonizing their homes and the rebates and tax breaks available to do so. The nonprofit hosts events, webinars, giveaways, and open houses at local electrified homes.

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Why heat waves become deadly

Alexandria Herr Stephen Lacey

September 08, 2023 |

Canary Media |

Podcast |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States

As deadly heat waves become more common, cities are looking to increase social infrastructure and community connections to keep vulnerable community members safe from the heat.

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What are local governments doing to eradicate microplastics?

Ariel Rodriguez

September 07, 2023 |

WTVJ-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Florida

After a state law prevented local governments in Florida from banning single-use plastics, municipalities found innovative ways to encourage sustainable alternatives. Miami-Dade County’s Plastic Free 305 recognition program, for example, builds partnerships between businesses and environmentally conscious suppliers to aid in the transition to using more sustainable products.

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Adriana Carillo's life's work is to find migrants lost in the desert

Yessenia Funes

September 07, 2023 |

Yale Climate Connections |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

SOS Búsqueda y Rescate (or SOS Search and Rescue) is a woman-led border and migrant search-and-rescue group that braves the elements — like extreme desert temperatures — to locate migrants who get lost or left behind along their journey from Mexico to the U.S. Since 2020, the volunteer group has found 60 survivors and the remains of 65 others, allowing them to offer closure for families searching for their loved ones.

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