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  • The $50 billion plan to save Louisiana's wetlands

    Robert Boos

    July 19, 2015 |

    Public Radio International (PRI) |

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    Response Location: United States, New Orleans, Louisiana

    The state of Louisiana is disappearing at an incredible rate, and its sinking deltas threaten some of the nation's crucial oil, gas, and fisheries industries. Industry and government have created an unprecedented plan to save and rebuild these wetlands over the next 50 years — and say failure is not an option.

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  • Man-Made Wetlands Turn Toilet Water Into Tap Water

    Lorraine Chow

    August 27, 2014 |

    NationSwell |

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    Response Location: United States, Fairfield, Texas

    Facing repeated droughts, Texas is pioneering a method to turn wastewater into drinking water. Although the process is not quick, the results have lead to an additional 65,000 gallons of drinking water and benefited the local environment, providing wildlife with a new habitat.

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  • The Lady of the Mangroves

    Wanjohi Kabukuru

    May 18, 2014 |

    Seychelles News Agency |

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    Response Location: Seychelles, Roche Caiman, Bel Air

    The 2004 tsunami that hit Asia caused significant damage in the islands of the Seychelles, destroying roads, homes, and shoreline. A teacher determined to restore her home through tangible action took a lead role in helping her students take conservation into their own hands by working to restore the mangroves that can protect their island from future storms.

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