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  • Hunger and malnutrition are increasing, but a group is turning the tide

    January 11, 2023 |

    BONews |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Ayobo, Lagos

    The Lagos Food Bank Initiative works to address hunger and malnutrition among those in need and reduce food waste. It offers several programs including temporary food assistance, nutritious meal interventions, and family farming among others. Since it was founded in 2016, the organization has expanded its efforts and now has 17,000 volunteers across the country and has helped more than two million people.

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  • The Green Jobs Boom Is Benefiting the People Who Need It Most

    January 10, 2023 |

    Reasons to be Cheerful |

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    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    Civilian Climate Corps is developing a workforce of skilled construction workers by offering training to residents of low-income areas of New York City with high gun violence rates. The method allows them to fill a demand in the job market for green energy-related jobs while opening the market to those who are underemployed or unemployed.

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  • How Catholic institutions are building sustainability into aging infrastructure

    January 10, 2023 |

    EarthBeat |

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    Response Location: United States, Kansas City, Missouri

    Instead of demolishing a campus building in need of many renovations Rockhurst University repurposed it. The focus on sustainability during the rebuild made it the most energy-efficient building on campus and prevented the release of the carbon embedded in its concrete.

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  • As assisted dying broadens, countries wrestle with new ethical lines

    January 10, 2023 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

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    Response Location: Canada

    Despite differing opinions and moral and ethical boundaries among voters and residents, access to euthanasia, or assisted dying, is expanding. Worldwide, there are currently 25 jurisdictions that allow some form of assisted dying, including 10 countries, 11 U.S. states, and four Australian states, with access and regulations varying by region.

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  • The growing green jobs industry could mean more jobs for Kansas Citians

    January 10, 2023 |

    The Kansas City Beacon |

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    Response Location: United States, Kansas City, Missouri

    The Kansas City nonprofit KC Can Compost is preparing people experiencing homelessness, formerly incarcerated men, and youth aging out of foster care for jobs in the environmental sector with its Green Core Training Program. Those enrolled in the five-week program learn about environmental issues, solutions, potential jobs, and necessary work and life skills before receiving a pre-apprenticeship certification.

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  • Towards Cancer Elimination in Africa: Is Rwanda the Example to Follow?

    January 10, 2023 |

    Nigeria Health Watch |

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    Response Location: Rwanda

    After two years of activity, the National Vaccination Program against Human Papillomavirus (HPV)  reached over 90% vaccination coverage. Following the success of the vaccination program, a low-cost screening program was launched. With more vaccinations and screening for early detection, 2,575 HPV vaccines were administered, 62,468 women and girls were screened, 5,563 people were treated for pre-cancerous lesions and 1230 cases of cervical cancer were diagnosed in 2021.

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  • Can This Beef Cooperative Become ‘the West's Largest Climate-Smart Ranching Program'?

    January 10, 2023 |

    Civil Eats |

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    Response Location: United States, Oregon

    The Country Beef Natural cooperative partners ranchers with scientists to help them learn about the best regenerative practices for the land their herds graze on and monitor whether new practices are improving the health of the land.

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  • OnePointOne is Arizona's newest sustainable vertical farm

    January 09, 2023 |

    Cronkite News - Arizona PBS |

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    Response Location: United States, Avondale, Arizona

    OnePointOne farm uses vertical farming techniques to grow nutrient-dense, seasonal produce year-round. The farm operates on artificial intelligence and robots tend to the plants. Vertical farming also uses less water and can produce significantly more crops than standard horizontal farms — specifically 250 more plants per acre than traditional farms.

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  • Could fixing abandoned homes reduce gun violence in Philly? New research says yes

    January 09, 2023 |

    WHYY |

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    Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Researchers have found that cleaning up and making repairs to homes is leading to reduced gun violence. The city’s Basic Systems Repair Program facilitates these interventions by providing free repairs for low-income households and abandoned buildings that can often become hubs for illegal activity and gun storage. These improvements help address stigma, boost local moral and improve the overall look and feel of the city by cleaning up vacant lots and business storefronts.

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  • North Carolina church's classes on cooking, music, art and more raise money for local charities

    January 09, 2023 |

    Episcopal News Service |

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    Response Location: United States, Southern Shores, North Carolina

    The After Dark at All Saints program at the All Saints Episcopal Church hosts community classes taught by volunteers on a variety of topics like cooking and history to provide locals with a means to stay connected during the winter months. On top of building community and fostering connections, the program also raises money for various charities, raising nearly $200,000 over the past decade.

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