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  • Out-Of-Work Appalachian Coal Miners Train As Beekeepers To Earn Extra Cash

    January 28, 2019 |

    NPR |

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    Response Location: United States, Hinton

    For people in West Virginia who have lost their jobs due to the decline in the coal mining industry, the Appalachian Beekeeping Collective can help them - and other low-income residents - learn about beekeeping and generate supplemental income. The nonprofit provides free introductory classes and more advanced training and has trained 35 beekeepers to date, with around 50 more on the waitlist.

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  • Norway's EV Incentives Have Worked. Now What?

    December 27, 2018 |

    Bloomberg CityLab |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Norway, Oslo

    Norway's incentives for buyers of electric vehicles have been incredibly successful: half of all cars sold in the country are now either hybrid or completely electric. However, there is concern that success won't last as those incentives are pulled back and Norway tries to move towards a car-free society.

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  • How to make a carbon tax popular? Give the proceeds to the people

    December 04, 2018 |

    The Guardian |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: Canada

    After decades of forest devastation coupled with harsh winters, Canada was facing an uncertain future as climate change realities came into focus. To mitigate the damage, the country's government made the decisive move of implementing a carbon tax that not only taxed fossil fuel emissions, but incentivized those making carbon-conscious choices with the money gained from the policy.

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  • Betting on a new way to make concrete that doesn't pollute

    December 02, 2018 |

    The New York Times |

    Multi-Media |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Piscataway, New Jersey

    Solidia, a cement and concrete technology company, is changing the chemistry of how cement is created that could make the building material cheaper and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Cement plants create more carbon dioxide than any other manufacturing process, so the American-based company is testing how to use the greenhouse gas to incorporate it into the mixture instead of releasing it into the atmosphere. So far, it can reduce as much as 70 percent of CO2 that is normally emitted from the process and it's faster to make than normal concrete.

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  • Poisoned Wildlife and Tainted Meat: Why Hunters Are Moving Away From Lead Bullets

    November 24, 2018 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Oregon

    An elk hunt in Oregon shows one way states regulate lead ammunition by prohibiting hunters from firing lead bullets in some state wildlife areas. It’s part of a wider effort to eradicate lead ammunition that can contaminate game animals as well as other species that scavenge their carcasses. Other states and the federal government have tried more widespread bans, but those have brought pushback, while alternative approaches include education and financial incentives to avoid lead ammunition.

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  • Ukraine bank offers 21% interest rate for doing 10,000 steps a day

    November 23, 2018 |

    The Guardian |

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    Response Location: Ukraine

    Ukraine’s Monobank gives the best interest rates to savings account holders who walk 10,000 steps a day. Ukraine has the second highest death rate from heart disease in the world, but savers who exercise can see health and economic benefit. So far the bank is offering the rates to 1,500 people and is working to expand to the United Kingdom.

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  • Match Trading spreads – and could significantly boost earned income

    October 30, 2018 |

    Pioneers Post |

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    Response Location: United Kingdom, Lancashire

    A program in the UK rewards select social enterprises by matching year-over-year sales growth. These incentives boost income from trading, as shown in a pilot program that matched up to £10,000.

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  • In Istanbul, You Can Pay Your Subway Fare with Recyclables

    October 30, 2018 |

    Next City |

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    Response Location: Turkey, Istanbul

    A pilot program in Istanbul, Turkey allows subway commuters to pay for their fares with bottles and cans instead of cash. While a one way fare via the "reverse vending machines" costs about 28 1.5 liter bottles, the government is working to make the recycling system more efficient and easy for travelers.

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  • Analysis: Low number of lung cancer deaths saved California more than half a billion

    October 24, 2018 |

    CalMatters |

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    Response Location: United States Minor Outlying Islands, California

    Cases of lung cancer dropped in California after the state implemented “early and aggressive anti-smoking initiatives.” By targeting younger communities, taxing cigarettes and starting a tobacco control program, not only did the state see less cases of lung cancer, but also saw huge savings in health care expenses.

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  • A Seattle ironworker fell eight floors and survived. Here's why

    October 24, 2018 |

    KUOW Radio |

    Radio |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

    Worker injuries are on a steady decline in Seattle despite a construction boom. Companies are incentivized to create safe working conditions by lower insurance rates and high competition for job bids.

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