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Space Problems, Sh*t Problems, Minnesota Problems

Wyatt Cenac

April 13, 2018 |

HBO |

Broadcast TV Programs |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, St. Anthony, Minnesota

In the premiere episode of Wyatt Cenac's “Problem Areas” he focuses on fixes for manure polluting waterways, but mostly on policing in America, with an in-depth review of what happened with the death of Philando Castile by a police officer in a suburb of St. Paul, Minn. The show looks at the lack of standards or regulation in how police are trained, and explores how another police force in Ramsey County addresses the issue in the hiring process by focusing on character. But the show also makes it clear there is no one solution to fixing policing in this country.

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How One Country Is Restoring Its Damaged Ocean

Tik Root

April 11, 2018 |

National Geographic |

Multi-Media |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Belize, Belize City

Belize, cited by Darwin as home to “the most remarkable reef in the West Indies," recently became the first country to issue a moratorium on all offshore oil exploration and drilling in order to protect the reef and the species that rely on it.

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Building an open, digital democracy in Taiwan

Nithin Coca

April 10, 2018 |

Equal Times |

Text |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: Taiwan

In Taiwan, more than 4,500 citizens helped design regulations on ride-hailing and taxi companies by sharing feedback on digital platforms. The online tools can support democratic policymaking but face some accessibility barriers. They are part of a wider initiative by President Tsai Ing-wen to increase governmental transparency and civic engagement.

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Apple Now Runs On 100% Green Energy, And Here's How It Got There

Mark Sullivan

April 09, 2018 |

FastCompany |

Text |

Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Reno, Nevada

In 2014, Apple reached a milestone by turning their Nevada data center into a 100 percent renewable energy-powered structure thanks to the implementation of solar farms. Just four years later, the company has just reached another milestone - all of its facilities are powered by renewable energy. This step is all part of their efforts to spearhead a focus on environmental initiatives in the tech industry.

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After hurricane Maria, he's helping the ocean – and its fishers – recover

Whitney Eulich

April 09, 2018 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

Text |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: Puerto Rico, Naguabo

Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico communities, land and the local coasts. With many relying on fishing as a significant source of income, fishermen have been suffering since with polluted waters and a diminished fish population. One local man is taking a stance by working with community fishermen to utilize their skills to clean up the coastal waters through incentivizing results.

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App used in city of Canton puts power in the hands of citizens for reporting and tracking problems

Jonathan Walsh

April 09, 2018 |

WEWS-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Canton, Ohio

The mayor’s office in Canton, Ohio recently implemented SeeClickFix, an app that allows local residents to share pictures of problems they see, such as potholes and abandoned cars. The complaints get added to a list for City Hall to address. This app is empowering residents to play a role in improving their own neighborhood, and the app has been a cost-effective way to create change in cities across Ohio and even around the globe.

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Community groups help Colorado counties participate in Superfund process

Jonathan Romeo

April 07, 2018 |

Durango Herald |

Text |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Pueblo, Colorado

When lead and arsenic levels threatened the communities in Southeastern Colorado, the Environmental Protection Agency was asked to step in. In order to have a seat at the table when decisions were being made, community members in the city of Pueblo created a Community Advisory Group. This allowed them to not only increase their understanding of possible decisions, but also offer feedback. It has also offered a model for surrounding communities that are facing similar situations.

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In rural New Mexico, a way to make remote work, work

Leah Todd Lin

April 05, 2018 |

NMPolitics.net |

Multi-Media |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Grants, New Mexico

One of the biggest economic challenges facing small rural towns is the lack of nearby jobs. To tackle this, SoloWorks is providing a physical space and internet access to connect rural New Mexico residents to remote jobs. The government only funds the program if it is successful, so the organization is incentivized to make progress. The success of this program will affect whether it spreads to other towns.

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Building Skills Outside the Classroom With New Ways of Learning

John Hanc

April 05, 2018 |

The New York Times |

Text |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Ohio

High schools across the country are promoting project-based learning as "the future of education." Suburban and urban, high-income and low-income classrooms in Massachusetts, Kentucky, California, and Ohio are connecting students with career paths and advanced technologies through innovative partnerships with local and national companies.

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Let's Talk Solutions To New Mexico's Digital Divide

Sarah Gustavus Lim

April 04, 2018 |

KUNM |

Radio |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, New Mexico

Grants from the federal government can help fund infrastructure projects where large telecommunications companies see no incentive. Multiple initiatives across New Mexico are stepping in to bring reliable internet connectivity to the residents of remote and underserved communities. From electric utility cooperatives to tribal organizations, locals are finding ways to fund and install their own physical broadband infrastructure projects.

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