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    An Analysis of Global Trophy Hunting Trade

    International Fund for Animal Welfare Nov 1, 2017

    As the trophy hunting industry has grown over the last few decades, governments, conservationists, and animal welfare advocates are keen to understand its global economic and conservation impacts with data…

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    DXE Looks to Actually Change Animal Welfare

    NonProfit Chronicles Oct 31, 2017

    Why is the FBI looking for a couple of sick pigs? Last summer, FBI agents visited animal sanctuaries in Utah and Colorado, seeking piglets that had been removed from a…

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    Decentralized Energy Production Comes of Age

    Impact Alpha Oct 31, 2017

    The key to renewable energy may not be that it’s clean, but that it’s distributed – decentralized energy production. By 2030, two-thirds of new electricity capacity will come from distributed…

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    Puerto Rico Still Doesn’t Have Clean, Safe Water: Here’s How You Can Help

    Mashable Oct 30, 2017

    When Mark Hogg recently traveled to Puerto Rico to help deliver safe water kits to the hurricane-ravaged island, he met locals who wept at the sight of clean water. Hogg,…

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    Climate Change Education: From Armenia to America

    Asbarez Oct 30, 2017

    Climate change is one of the most far-reaching threats facing humanity today. It is already having costly global effects–including in Armenia–on natural systems, public health, and our economy. Some of…

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    New Study Says Outdoor Play Boosts Children’s Performance in Class

    Child in the City Oct 27, 2017

    Although outdoor play for children may be more prevalent during summer, spending free time outside can particularly benefit a child’s development when pursued year-round. Outdoor play should be recognized not…

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    Blockchain Energy Platform Is Building A Peer-To-Peer Grid

    Fast Company Oct 27, 2017

      Residential solar customers are already used to selling power back to the grid. When their rooftop panels produce more electricity than is needed at any time, they can send…

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    Fire and Fermentation: Life After Tragedy

    Children and Nature Network Oct 27, 2017

    By the time the largest fire in Southern California history was over, 15 people died, more than 2,000 homes were burned to the ground, and much of the Cuyamaca forest…

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    Tackling Climate Change: Finding Nature-Based Solutions for Cities

    The Irish Times Oct 26, 2017

    How 21st-century cities can support and benefit from nature is the focus of a new €12 million pan-European research project, which is coordinated by a research team in Trinity College Dublin.…

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    Building Climate Change Resilient Economies [Audio]

    ImpactAlpha Oct 26, 2017

    We’re only beginning to tally the devastation from hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria — and the wildfires in the Western U.S. and the monsoons in Bangladesh and the floods in…

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    Land Rights Matter for Climate Change and Inequality

    Devex Oct 25, 2017

    The rights of indigenous peoples and local communities were bolstered earlier this month following the launch of a multi-stakeholder institution dedicated to securing land rights. It is the only [mechanism] of its kind…

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    The Pursuit of a Low-Emissions Cow

    Devex International Development Oct 24, 2017

    Scientists see urgency in addressing methane emissions now. Rates are slated to rise rapidly as developing economies grow. Lifestyle and diet changes, coupled with population growth, are expected to more than double…

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