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Autism Research's Overlooked Racial Bias

Amy Yee

May 05, 2016 |

The Atlantic |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

Despite popular belief, white kids aren't the only ones on the spectrum of autism research. In an effort to bridge these gaps, many research teams are reaching out to minority groups in ways that are more attuned to culture, language, and community.

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How Colleges Can Again Be Levelers of Society

Tina Rosenberg

May 03, 2016 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: United States, New York, New York

Higher education has become a guardian of class division and privilege. But leadership can, and is trying to, reverse that and level the playing field.

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Shelters, Clinics Work Together to Help Domestic Violence Victims

Lily Dayton

May 02, 2016 |

California Health Report |

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Response Location: United States, San Luis Obispo, California

Domestic violence victims often suffer in silence and do not have encouragement to find help. San Luis Obispo in California has created a program RISE that trains primary care physicians to identify signs of domestic abuse and collaborates with clinics to treat and rehabilitate victims. The Affordable Care Act provides coverage for domestic violence screenings, offering financial incentives to help get victims the help that they need.

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Carbon credits: How to tell if they're the real deal or not

Vaidehi Shah

April 22, 2016 |

Eco-Business |

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Response Location: New Zealand

As the global community accelerates efforts to curb climate change, carbon neutral labels are becoming a common sight on products and services. How can consumers tell if these claims are the real thing or just fluff?

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Our drinking water systems are a disaster. What can we do?

Erica Gies

April 11, 2016 |

Ensia |

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Response Location: United States

The water system in the United States is beginning to be in need of replacement. In order to facilitate this infrastructure project and prevent it from becoming overwhelming, technology such as water sensors and software are being used to monitor water usage and replace the pipes that are most dire as they degrade.

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In Pursuit of Big Data, Mexico City Mapathon Gamifies Crowdsourcing

Zoe Mendelson

February 25, 2016 |

Next City |

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Response Location: Mexico, Mexico City

By “gamifying” the process, urban planners can crowdsource data collection. In Mexico City, members of 14 organizations—ranging from government agencies to nonprofits and consultants—launched a city-wide game, Mapatón CDMX, in an effort to collect data and map the complex transportation system. To participate, users downloaded an app and mapped transit routes for points.

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Inside A California Anti-Crime Experiment That Resonates With Politicians In D.C.

Sukey Lewis

February 23, 2016 |

American University Radio (WAMU) |

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Response Location: United States, Richmond, California

With homicides up 50 percent last year, the D.C. Council is backing a controversial new crime bill aimed at stopping the violence. It’s modeled in part on a 9-year-old program in Richmond, California. Each year, 50 young men at risk for violence are paid to put down their guns. (1st of a 3 part series)

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Costa Rica - Green Energy

Madeline Taylor

February 14, 2016 |

BBC |

Radio |

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Response Location: Costa Rica

Costa Rica has pioneered a methodology that has resulted in getting most of its electricity from hydroelectric plants, reversing deforestation through implementing financial incentives and achieving a 99 percent fossil-fuel free year. This progressive approach has put the country in the running to become the first carbon-neutral country by 2021.

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Innovative 'HUB' model improves infant mortality and saves money: Saving the Smallest

Brie Zeltner

February 03, 2016 |

Cleveland.com (The Plain Dealer) |

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Response Location: United States, Mansfield, Ohio

The Pathways Community HUB model, born in Mansfield as way to improve pregnancy outcomes, is becoming a national model. Its success is in large part due to its rewarding only caretakers whose patients achieve certain health milestones.

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Researchers Analyze the Recharged Solar Tax Credit

Kat Friedrich

December 21, 2015 |

Clean Energy Finance Forum |

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Response Location: United States, Washington, District of Columbia

Solar power companies have had a hard time maintaining funding to operate. 'Recharging' tax credits for these companies can help up-and-coming solar companies to grow.

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