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  • What Will it Take to Get Plastics out of the Ocean?

    Anja Krieger

    February 01, 2016 |

    Ensia |

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    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Manoa, Hawaii

    The amount of plastic debris in our oceans and water sources - especially nanoplastics that are increasingly prevalent in our food chain - is so enormous it's often beyond comprehension, and immensely difficult to address. As countries continue to industrialize and single-use products become more commonplace, the flow of harmful plastics into the environment seems insurmountable. But a number of clever inventions and dedicated individuals are working to help get plastics out of our water - and more importantly - encourage practices to reduce, reuse, and recycle.

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  • Catching Waves and Turning Them Into Electricity

    Amy Yee

    April 22, 2015 |

    The New York Times |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Australia, Perth, Western Australia

    Researches off the coast of western Australia are harnessing power from the ocean's waves in a new pilot project involving buoys. In their current state, the buoys are able to generate a small percentage of electricity for a nearby military base as well as aid in powering a desalination plant.

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  • Can saltwater quench our growing thirst?

    Brian Bienkowski

    April 13, 2015 |

    Ensia |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, San Diego, California

    Population growth, climate change, and droughts are factors that have depleted the world’s freshwater resources. Scientists around the world have experimented with desalination of salt water to increase the supply the drinking water and have achieved positive results. In 2015, more countries and cities in the world look to provide desalination, including California’s $1 billion effort to build a plant for San Diego.

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  • Drinking More Vodka: A Green Solution to Melting Icy Roads?

    Lorraine Chow

    December 05, 2014 |

    NationSwell |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, Pullman, Washington

    Salt has become a costly and environmental problem in the twenty first century, with consumers overusing it in cooking and melting city roads during the winter. Salt has risen in price and has infiltrated the waterways, affecting the life in the water and contaminating drinking water. As a greener alternative to salt, Washington State University scientists have learned that the biproducts of vodka can help melt ice and snow.

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  • On Columbia, ‘just add water' seems to be working

    Lynda V. Mapes

    August 02, 2014 |

    The Seattle Times |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Brewster, Washington

    New water management technology implemented along the Columbia has significantly helped the fish population - specifically salmon - return to healthy numbers and has restored much of the community and industry that revolves around the river, including for native peoples.

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  • Hot, Crowded and Smart

    Sarah Goodyear

    July 22, 2013 |

    Next City |

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    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, San Antonio, Texas

    For the past three years, water levels in the San Antonio Edwards Aquifer have decreased to uncomfortable levels and drought periods may continue as the population booms. The San Antonio Water System organization has set up rules to limit water use and has recycled water for conservation frugal innovation.

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  • Microhydro Drives Change in Rural Nepal

    Amy Yee

    June 20, 2012 |

    The New York Times |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: Nepal, Rangkhani

    Microhydro power plants are finding their place amongst some of the smallest villages in Nepal, bringing both electricity and industry opportunities to the regions. Although they aren't capable of generating near the amount of power as a typical hydro plant, they also have far less impact on the environment and encourage community involvement.

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