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  • The Other Housing Crisis: Finding a Home in Rural America

    September 22, 2016 |

    Yes! Magazine |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States

    The national affordable housing crisis is creating challenges for rural areas. Low-income residents in rural towns struggle to find quality, affordable housing, and government subsidies for housing have decreased in recent years. However, two examples show potential. In Elkins, West Virginia, the Randolph Housing Authority helps people buy affordable homes that are funded by the USDA rural development division and built by a youth training program. In Woodland, California, agricultural workers are moving to Spring Lake, a growing community whose energy usage is net-zero.

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  • The Dam in the Desert

    September 02, 2016 |

    TakePart |

    Multi-Media |

    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, California

    In Joshua Tree National Park, Eagle Crest Energy is planning to build a hydropower pump storage unit for the renewable energy produced by sun and wind in the region. However, the removal of the water necessary to power this plant from the surrounding desert may cause problems. Attempting to reconcile these two concerns is the goal of this project.

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  • Camp shines light on solar energy for kids

    August 22, 2016 |

    Minnesota Public Radio |

    Radio |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Minneapolis, Minnesota

    Novel solar projects are helping to make renewable energy more accessible and transparent for low income and minority communities in Minnesota. An interfaith cooperative provides families access to solar energy gardens regardless of income level or credit score, and a pilot program offers solar energy camp for children to learn about energy alternatives and careers in renewables.

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  • A light of hope for China's rural children

    August 12, 2016 |

    Eco-Business |

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    Response Location: China

    In western and remote parts of China, where infrastructure is not fully developed, youth have a difficult time studying at night due to the lack of electricity. A social entrepreneur has designed a solar-powered light called Loving Lamp, with the help of Autodesk. The lamps are donated to the youth and are financed through the sales of another technology called ELittle Nut, which helps children study at the right distance from their books.

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  • Free solar panels are coming to buildings across Brooklyn

    August 02, 2016 |

    Brokelyn |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    In Brownsville a campaign called Solarize is working to drum up support for solar panels and then install them for free. By doing so they create demand for solar energy in the neighborhood, provide cheaper electricity to residents, and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

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  • Denmark May Hold the Key to Integrating Large Amounts of Intermittent Renewables

    July 27, 2016 |

    Green Tech Media |

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    Response Location: Denmark, Copenhagen

    Denmark has consistently maintained a commitment to energy independence since the 1970s when their first policies were put in place. Through collaborations among government actors, grid operators, and utilities, it has built one of the most reliable sustainable energy grids, most notably with 40% of its electricity powered by wind.

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  • How Congress made micro-hydro easier for mountain towns

    July 25, 2016 |

    Mountain Town News |

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    Response Location: United States, Grand Lake, Colorado

    Micro-hydro projects in the United States have become much more accessible and more financially viable since Congress passed a law in 2013 making it easier for small hydroelectric projects to get federal approval. Specifically, water treatment plants that can retrofit their systems to generate electricity are an excellent energy opportunity. The plant in Grand Lake now produces more electricity than it consumes.

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  • Taking a conservative approach to clean energy

    July 25, 2016 |

    Minnesota Public Radio |

    Radio |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, St. Paul, Minnesota

    As consumers across the country increasingly demand access to cleaner, more affordable energy and traditional coal plants become more expensive to operate, a new group is working to give conservatives a voice in natural gas, wind, and solar energy policies. Though any bi-partisan agreement on climate change has so far seemed impossible to broach, a growing number of Republicans are in agreement about clean energy, and aim to reframe the debate to get conservatives back to the table.

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  • Trading parking requirements for more mobility choices

    July 25, 2016 |

    WHYY |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States

    Substitutes for city parking requirements are becoming increasingly popular throughout the United States. Rather than using off-street parking, many housing developers now provide residents with alternatives that promote reduced driving. This method is better for the environment and lowers the cost of housing in urban areas.

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  • San Diego Climate Plan Means Big Potential for Jobs

    July 22, 2016 |

    Next City |

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    Response Location: United States, San Diego, California

    The poorest are the ones living in the most unhealthy neighbourhoods where air particles are more detrimental. The Climate Action Plan is dedicated to using cleantech while also using this as an opportunity for job creation for city's poorest as a way to help them live above the poverty line.

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