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  • Climate change: 'Sand battery' could solve green energy's big problem

    July 05, 2022 |

    BBC |

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    Response Location: Finland, Kankaanpää

    A team of Finnish engineers havevinstalled the first commercial battery made of sand, which can store green energy in it for months. Solar panels or wind turbines generate electricity, which is then stored as heat in the sand battery. When needed, the battery can discharge hot air to heat up water which is then used to heat homes, offices, and a swimming pool. This solution may be difficult to scale, but it’s a low-cost storage idea that could be useful when it’s cold and energy is more expensive.

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  • Trees, tech and people help Mozambican park reverse nature losses

    July 05, 2022 |

    Thomson Reuters Foundation |

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    Response Location: Mozambique, Goinha

    Gorongosa National Park is a leader in community-driven conservation efforts. Last year, surrounding communities planted more than 260,000 coffee trees and 20,000 indigenous trees. The park has also led to employment for 1,500 locals, in an effort to protect the environment and keep the local economy afloat.

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  • "Online Doctors" Filling Health Sector Gaps In Nigeria

    July 04, 2022 |

    Prime Progress |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Oshodi, Lagos State

    iWello is a telemedicine startup that provides medical consultation, diagnosis, and treatment at a significantly reduced cost — less than one dollar — to those who can’t afford or accommodate a visit to a traditional doctor’s office.

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  • Rapid Diagnostic Test Is Helping Nigerians Fight Malaria, But There's A Problem

    July 01, 2022 |

    HumAngle |

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    Response Location: Nigeria

    With rapid diagnostic tests, Nigerians with malaria symptoms can get a quicker diagnosis at a lower cost, especially in regions where lab-based testing is not available. The tests have made it easier to get a diagnosis in places where malaria is prevalent, but many Nigerians still don't know the tests are an option or choose to self-medicate due to lack of trust in the local health system.

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  • Moving Through the City Can Be Dangerous for Indian Women. Can These Apps Help?

    July 01, 2022 |

    Next City |

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    Response Location: India, Mumbai

    The Woloo mobile app helps women locate and access clean and hygienic restrooms at restaurants and cafes. The app partners with 10,000 restaurants and cafes across 50 cities that allow women to use their restrooms free of charge. “Hygiene officers” from the app also evaluate the restrooms to ensure their clean and suitable for use. There are currently about 1,200 certified restrooms on the app and 30,000 users.

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  • Are you watering your lawn wrong? USU's Water Checkers will help you figure it out

    June 30, 2022 |

    KUER Radio |

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    Response Location: United States, Salt Lake City, Utah

    Water Checkers visit homeowners in Salt Late City for free to help asses soil quality and determine if their sprinkler systems’ water distribution is working and efficient. By participating in this program, residents have reduced their irrigation by 7,900 gallons per month, which helps keep waters in tributaries of the Great Salt Lake.

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  • How Sacramento County is bucking the national trend of murder cases going unsolved

    June 29, 2022 |

    CBS News |

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    Response Location: United States, Sacramento, California

    Sacramento County has achieved one of the best homicide clearance rates in the country after the sheriff's department implemented smart staffing techniques, the use of national databases, a citizen video surveillance registry, tip lines, and other assistive technologies. These changes led to arrests in 8/10 homicide cases in 2022, or 20% above the national average.

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  • How ‘Match.com for roommates' could save seniors from homelessness

    June 29, 2022 |

    Experience Magazine |

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    Response Location: United States, Portland, Oregon

    The nonprofit Home Share Oregon and Silvernest, a platform similar to Match.com, aim to match those at risk for homelessness with homeowners who have room to spare. These programs provide monetary incentives and an opportunity to build relationships, all while combatting inflation and high rent costs. Since launching in 2021, the initiative has successfully linked 250 pairs of renters and homeowners through compatibility matching.

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  • Drinking water in short supply? There's a solution in the air.

    June 29, 2022 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

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    Response Location: United States, Malibu, California

    As governments and residents wrestle with drought and dwindling water supplies, atmospheric water generation systems are popping up throughout the United States as a way to convert air into water. One product, called WeDew, collects water droplets that are formed when warm air meets a cool surface. That water can be used to water plants or create safe drinking water. These air-to-water generators are being used in places from California to Uganda.

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  • Gen Z is influencing the abortion debate — from TikTok

    June 28, 2022 |

    The Washington Post |

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    Response Location: United States

    Gen Z activists such as Olivia Julianna and Savannah Craven are using TikTok to spark discussions about abortion, driving conversations with short video snippets ranging from music videos to educational explainers about various political topics. Each creator has amassed hundreds of thousands of followers and their content has attracted attention and offers of collaboration from significant political players such as Gen Z for Change and Candace Owens.

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