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  • The Surprising Power of Wastewater Wetlands

    November 20, 2023 |

    Yes! Magazine |

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    Response Location: United States, Forest Grove, Oregon

    Wastewater treatment plants constructed to mimic natural wetlands — complete with varied topographies, native plants, and logs — are becoming a popular way to prevent pollution while creating environments where wildlife can thrive.

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  • Kauai became a clean energy leader. Its secret? A publicly owned grid

    November 07, 2023 |

    Canary Media |

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    Response Location: United States, Hawaii

    In an effort to lower electric rates and move toward more renewable energy, Kauai residents raised funds to acquire and turn the area’s for-profit utility company into a locally owned cooperative, the Kauai Island Utility Cooperative (KIUC). When it was formed in 2008, KIUC pledged to reach 50% renewable electricity by 2023, and last year it was already generating 60% of its energy from renewables like solar power.

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  • Asheville nonprofit reduces energy burdens in North Carolina

    November 07, 2023 |

    Energy News Network |

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    Response Location: United States, Asheville, North Carolina

    Energy Savers Network helps people cut down on their energy waste by making home improvements like tightening air seals, insulating hot water heaters and replacing lightbulbs. The Network has helped more than 1,000 homes since forming in 2017 and, on average, the improvements have helped cut energy use by about 15%.

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  • An innovative solution to tackling Nigeria's water crisis

    September 11, 2023 |

    Prime Progress |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Imo

    The Filter X360 uses gravity to purify water without requiring any power supply or chemicals by using ultrafiltration technology to remove bacteria and viruses from fresh water sourced from nearby rivers, lakes and ponds. The machine can purify 1,000 liters per hour and reduces the risk of illness and also prevents locals from having to purchase bottled water or simply go without clean drinking water.

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  • Paris Is Undergoing a Water Revolution

    September 07, 2023 |

    Reasons to be Cheerful |

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    Response Location: France, Paris

    By focusing on preventing water pollution at the source, fixing leaks in the system, and public education, Paris cleaned up its water network and decreased water use by 10% over the last ten years.

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  • Rapid Radicals says there's a faster way to treat wastewater, begins pilot program in Milwaukee

    August 11, 2023 |

    WUWM |

    Radio |

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    Response Location: United States, Milwa, Wisconsin

    The startup Rapid Radicals uses a chemical process to treat sewage much quicker than the typical biological process. It hopes to use the technology to reduce the sewage released into local lakes and rivers in Milwaukee when the system is overwhelmed by rain or snowmelt.

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  • How Well-To-Do Individuals Are Installing Boreholes To Mitigate Water Scarcity In Kano.

    August 09, 2023 |

    Nigeria Info FM |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Kano, Lagos

    In a village facing water scarcity, generous locals with funds to spare are installing boreholes in their homes with pumps outside for other residents in the village to access clean, safe water.

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  • GASping for survival

    August 06, 2023 |

    Nigerian Tribune |

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    Nigerians are turning to liquefied petroleum gas, a fuel commonly used for cooking and heating, as an alternative to power the generators they use to combat an inconsistent supply of electricity. This gas is significantly cheaper than typical petrol and can be used when a dual carburetor is installed on a generator so it can run on both fuel types.

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  • Virtual Power Plants Offer A Climate-Forward Response To Increasingly Hot Summers

    August 04, 2023 |

    Next City |

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    Response Location: United States

    Virtual power plants are emerging in the United States and partnering with utility companies to manage energy demand during extreme weather and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. These plants are actually a portfolio of energy resources, anything from smart appliances in homes to solar panels and electric vehicle infrastructure outside of homes, that are tracked and managed digitally. This enables virtual power plants to encourage minimal peak energy use, increase the amount of renewable energy sent back to the grid, and decrease the use of peaker power plants that rely on fossil fuels.

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  • Dignified toilets: A welcome relief for people with disabilities 

    June 30, 2023 |

    Panorama |

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    Response Location: Rwanda

    “AGATEBE” was developed to help make it easier for the elderly and people with disabilities to access toilets. It is a portable, durable, low-cost toilet chair that is easier to use than traditional latrine pits. So far, more than 5,000 have been sold.

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