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Making 'Climate Candy' From Upcycled Fruits and Veggies

Sue Williams

February 07, 2024 |

The Story Exchange |

Video |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States

The Climate Candy brand makes fruit chews out of misshapen fruits and vegetables that would otherwise be wasted because they don’t meet the criteria to be sold in grocery stores.

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Shopping 'Wonky' Keeps Imperfect Goods From Going to Waste

MaryLou Costa

February 06, 2024 |

Reasons to be Cheerful |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United Kingdom, Ramsgate

Several businesses like Love Health, Hate Waste are encouraging shoppers to be more eco-conscious by purchasing “wonky” products. Love Health, Hate Waste sells products past their “best before” date that aren’t expired or opened, as well as those with slightly damaged packaging at up to a 90% discount. This practice cuts down on food and general waste and saves consumers a significant amount of money.

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What Does Reproductive Health Have to Do With Climate Vulnerability?

Veronika Perková

February 02, 2024 |

Reasons to be Cheerful |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Philippines

Organizations around the world are using an integrated approach to empowering women by addressing climate justice and health issues in their communities. PATH Foundation Philippines, for example, helped implement sustainable marine management practices to increase the fish stocks in fishing communities so families were less inclined to send their daughters away for financial support.

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New Hampshire Teens Provide Weekend Snacks and Meals to Hungry Peers

Jim Fields Emmeline Zhao

February 01, 2024 |

The 74 |

Multi-Media |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Manchester, New Hampshire

Fueled by Kids provides food for students who rely on school lunches to ensure they have food to eat during the weekends. Fueled by Kids curates bags of food that are easy for the students to prepare themselves and offers them at more than 20 schools, serving more than 1,000 students.

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Fentanyl Test Strips Are an Easy Way to Save Lives

Carl Smith

January 24, 2024 |

Governing |

Text |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States

Several states are changing their drug paraphernalia laws, making it legal to possess fentanyl test strips which allow those who use drugs to test them for fentanyl. Fentanyl test strips are a means of harm reduction that allows the person to make informed decisions about their drug use in an effort to reduce fatal drug overdoses.

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Giving Women Power: Elevating Self-Esteem to Advance Gender Equality

Chinonso Kenneth

January 15, 2024 |

Nigeria Health Watch |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Abia

The Youngstars Foundation shares booklets with young girls of stories about women who have succeeded in their careers to inspire them to find a new sense of confidence and establish their own ambitious career goals. Between 2017 and 2019, 5,000 booklets were distributed to 4,500 young girls across 36 states. The Foundation also has an online module for the program, which over 18,000 young women and girls have signed up for.

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Free Bus Passes Are Giving Indian Women More Financial Freedom

Kavitha Yarlagadda

January 11, 2024 |

Reasons to be Cheerful |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: India, Karnataka

States across India are providing free bus passes for women so they can afford to join the workforce and have more financial independence.

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Low drowning toll in Northland due to local solutions

Peter de Graaf

January 08, 2024 |

RNZ |

Text |

Under 800 Words

Response Location: New Zealand

A collaboration between Water Safety New Zealand, Surf Lifesaving New Zealand and the Coastguard has reduced the rate of drownings by nearly 80% in a year. Focusing on drowning hotspots, the team educates local residents on boat and water safety, providing courses that encourage locals to prioritize safety in and near the water.

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Detroit agency launches mobile mental health unit. Can it slow a revolving door?

Robin Erb

January 08, 2024 |

BridgeDetroit |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

The Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network launched a series of mobile response vans that travel to area parks, libraries and neighborhoods to address the community’s growing mental health needs. The vans are intended to more proactively reach people experiencing a mental health crisis and minimize emergency room visits and police confrontations by getting them the appropriate care.

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How mobile home co-ops provide housing security — and climate resilience

Siri Chilukuri

January 02, 2024 |

Grist |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States

Mobile homeowners are buying the land their homes are on to form resident-owned cooperatives so they can upgrade infrastructure faster. This allows them to combat and adapt to climate change by installing things like solar panels and drainage systems.

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