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They Set Out to Save Rainforests — and Could Help Prevent the Next Outbreak

Caroline Chen

March 07, 2023 |

ProPublica |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Madagascar

Health In Harmony uses a one health approach to improve both human health and the health of the environment in Madagascar at the same time. Their programs provide locals with jobs to keep them from turning to illegal logging for income, improve their access to health care, and help farmers increase their yields.

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Indigenous youths keep ancient forestry traditions alive in the Philippines

Keith Anthony S. Fabro

March 06, 2023 |

Mongabay |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Philippines, Misamis Oriental

A forest management tradition practiced by the Indigenous Higaonon in the Philippines called panlaoy helps to protect the local ecosystems from threats. In this practice tribal elders teach young volunteers to immerse in, observe, assess, and document the condition of the ecosystem.

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A chilling effect: How farms can help pollinators survive the stress of climate change

Lela Nargi

March 05, 2023 |

Grist |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Wisconsin

By going a step further than pollinator strips and hedgerows to create complex landscape structures, farmers create refugia with cooler microclimates that help pollinators and other animals acclimate and survive increasing temperatures.

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Building a Better Workplace

Chris Rudisill

March 03, 2023 |

QNotes Carolinas |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Nashville, Tennessee

The Nashville print-shop Music City Creative builds a welcoming working environment for the LGBTQ community through fair wages, using LGBTQ job boards, and including staff input when making company decisions.

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Moms Demand Action Founder: 'Women Are the Secret Sauce to Organizing'

Kate Brennan

February 27, 2023 |

The Story Exchange |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States

Moms Demand Action brings gun safety advocates together to engage with corporations, lobby legislators, and help women run for office. In the last election cycle, 140 volunteers with the organization were elected at different levels of government.

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South Siders Organizing To Help New Migrant Neighbors At School-Turned-Shelter: 'Woodlawn Is A Welcoming Community'

Noah Glasgow Maxwell Evans

February 27, 2023 |

Block Club Chicago |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Woodlawn, Illinois

A closed school was converted into a shelter for some of the nearly 200 migrants arriving in Chicago. In tandem, local residents and faith-based groups started the Chicago 4 All initiative to help provide them with the necessary resources to settle in.

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How tiny saddles and youth rodeo might help keep another generation in rural Kansas

David Condos

February 21, 2023 |

KCUR Radio |

Radio |

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Response Location: United States, Dodge City, Kansas

A youth rodeo in Dodge City, Kansas, is growing in popularity while working to interest kids in ranch life and keep them interested in staying in their rural towns.

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Las venas verdes de las ciudades de concreto

Jhostyn Diaz Tenorio

February 20, 2023 |

El Colectivo 506 |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: Costa Rica, Hatillo 2, San José

Costa Rica’s Interurban Biological Corridors Program is rescuing neglected green spaces around and between protected biological spaces with the help of many organizations and volunteers. After lobbying for political support, volunteers are participating in the organization and cleanup processes.

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Greenspace starts with grassroots

Jake Christie

February 15, 2023 |

Great Lakes Echo |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Grand Rapids, Michigan

In Michigan, the organization Friends of Grand Rapids Parks is working to increase shade in the city by planting trees. With permission from landowners, they will plant and care for trees on the property.

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A class that brings Manhattan prosecutors together with incarcerated men

Arun Venugopal

February 14, 2023 |

Gothamist |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

A class at the Manhattan DA Academy brings together assistant district attorneys and people completing their prison sentences in an effort to facilitate meaningful conversations between them.

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