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  • A passive house takes an active stand for the environment

    March 22, 2017 |

    Boulder Weekly |

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    Response Location: United States, Boulder, Colorado

    The heating and cooling of homes accounts for some of the greatest energy consumption in the United States, and contributes significantly to the release of CO2 into the atmosphere. A movement of "passive housing" is cropping up in response - the building of small, low-impact houses that are energy efficient and eco-conscious. One in Boulder, CO - built by an amateur architect - has received international certification and may serve as a model for future housing construction.

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  • While Trump promotes coal, other countries are turning to cheap sun power

    March 21, 2017 |

    The Washington Post |

    Multi-Media |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: Chile

    The Atacama Desert in Chili is known to be so arid, that very little can survive the harsh climate. Despite its inhospitable climate, however, it is the world’s best place to produce solar energy. In fact, it's so ideal for producing solar energy, the Chilean Energy Minister Andrés Rebolledo claims that “we’re talking about an infinite fuel source.”

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  • In Beijing, Two Wheels Are Only a Smartphone Away

    March 19, 2017 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: China, Beijing

    As Beijing grapples with pollution caused in large part by the increase in cars on the roads, a tech-based solution has appeared in the form of forward-thinking bicycles. The Chinese bike-sharing system, spearheaded by several startups, allows commuters to find a bike using GPS, pay for it using an app, and drop it off upon arriving to their destination, wherever that may be. A mix of private investment and government support has allowed this market to thrive.

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  • Can "E-Responders" on Social Media Prevent Gang Violence?

    March 19, 2017 |

    Bloomberg CityLab |

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    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    A pilot project at New York University called "E-Responder" trained 26 anti-violence counselors at five sites across the city to interpret online posts threatening violence and intervene before virtual violence turns real. Nearly all their interventions ended peacefully. That is not conclusive proof that this prevented violence, but it's a strong correlation that inspired spreading the program to 18 more sites. Social media "cyberbanging" is the virtual equivalent of threatening gang graffiti that turns deadly. E-responders work with on-the-ground intervention teams and police to change risky behavior.

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  • Phone records help Namibia clamp down on malaria

    March 17, 2017 |

    Apolitical |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: Namibia

    The Namibian government has partnered with universities, foundations, and telecom companies to track population movements and, along with that, the movement of diseases like malaria. Through analysis of anonymous phone records and satellite images, they created risk maps to correctly target interventions to communities at risk for malaria.

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  • Test-tube chicken meat unveiled to allow vegetarians to eat poultry

    March 15, 2017 |

    The Telegraph |

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    Response Location: United States, Memphis, Tennessee

    Is meat created from animal stem cells actually considered meat? These scientists think so, and have successfully created such a product. Their successful creation of "test-tube chicken and duck" aims to benefit the environment by cutting down on battery farming.

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  • Will Norway Ever Beat the Winter Blues?

    March 14, 2017 |

    The Atlantic |

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    Response Location: Norway, Rjukan

    In Scandinavian countries, where daylight is very limited during the winter months, residents are more prone to seasonal affective disorder. To combat this, a town square In Norway has mounted mirrors that create a high sun affect for two hours a day. Schools are also waking the students up during the wintertime with artificial lights in the classroom that mimic the light intensity cycle of a summer day.

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  • Dating app helps Indians with disabilities find their perfect partner

    March 10, 2017 |

    The Guardian |

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    Response Location: India, Mumbai

    For those whose disabilities hinder their dating lives, matchmaking apps can help build connections. In India, the dating app, Inclov, serves as a tool for those with disabilities to create meaningful relationships and find potentional partners. With the app, individuals can seek partners in a safe environment that is transparent and accepting of disabilities.

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  • Solar air heating in factories reduces carbon emissions

    March 10, 2017 |

    India Climate Dialogue |

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    Response Location: India, Theni

    Businesses across India are using a practice called solar air heating to produce electricity and energy more efficiently. The process – which uses black, rooftop surfaces to capture heat under a glass panel that’s then carried through forced air and pipelines – has shown to save time and money in its effectiveness and ability to reduce traditional energy consumption.

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  • How Brazil's 'Valley of Death' drastically cut pollution

    March 09, 2017 |

    BBC |

    Broadcast TV News |

    Under 3 Minutes

    Response Location: Brazil, Cubatão

    In the 1980s, Cubatão was known as the "Valley of Death" due to extreme levels of pollution in the area. After industrial manufacturers were mandated to install "chimney filters", air pollutions were reduced by more than 90%, making the area once again safe for population.

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