31 Jul 2016

NYC Wants To Get More Male Teachers Of Color Into Classrooms

Why did Walmart just start selling ugly potatoes? How might hiring more teachers of color improve the lives of New York City students? And what cause inspired Michael Jordan to donate millions of dollars? The answers to these questions and more, in our favorite solutions stories of the week.

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There's a nationwide shortage of male teachers of color. New York City public schools are trying to change that, writes Rebecca Klein.
By any measure, July has felt overstuffed with bad news. Here are 13 hopeful stories you may have missed during a rough month, writes Krithika Varagur.
Walmart, the nation's largest grocer, has started to see the beauty in ugly produce. Sarah Grossman explains why its new initiative to sell imperfect apples and potatoes is an important step in fighting food waste.

What We're Reading

Swaziland's secret weapon against child abuse? Over 10,000 grandmothers. (NPR)
Six American cities are taking part in a new experiment, funded by the Department of Justice, to build trust between police and their communities. (New York Times)
Michael Jordan has pledged $2 million to support organizations working to end race-related violence in America. (GOOD)

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24 Jul 2016

Unlike the GOP, Cleveland wants to attract a lot more immigrants

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Unlike The GOP, Cleveland Wants To Attract A Lot More Immigrants

How did one of America's dirtiest cities go green? Why did one Indian state just try to set a world record for planting trees? And more than a week after the Nice terrorist attack, what can be done to help victims? The answers to these questions and more, in our favorite solutions stories of the week. The answers to these questions and more, in our favorite solutions stories of the week.

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When the Republican National Committee unveiled its most harshly anti-immigrant platform in recent history last week, it did so in a city that actually wants to attract newcomers: Cleveland, Ohio. Roque Planas and Janie Velencia explain why local politicians, business leaders and activists want to diversify the city.
The Indian state of Uttar Pradesh just planted almost 50 million trees within 24 hours. Elyse Wanshel writes that over 800,000 volunteers contributed to the greening effort, which blow the previous Guinness World Record out of the water.
Sarah Grossman breaks down the ways you can help victims of the tragic Bastille Day attack in Nice that killed 84 people and injured dozens more.

What We're Reading

America’s birthrate for teenage mothers has hit a historic low -- thanks, in part, to MTV. (New York Times)
Michael Bloomberg announced a plan to help millions of city dwellers around the world work together to fight climate change. (The Guardian)
Chattanooga, Tennessee was once America's most polluted city. Today, it's one of the greenest. (GOOD)

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18 Jul 2016

NYC challenged businesses to cut their waste in half — and it worked.

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New York Challenged Businesses To Cut Waste In Half — And It Worked.

How is the NFL helping to curb sexual assault? What kind of business ventures are Syrian refugees starting in their new homes? And how will the Olympic Village reuse its leftovers to feed Brazil's poorest citizens? The answers to these questions and more, in our favorite solutions stories of the week.

What's Working

Over the course of five months, more than 30 major businesses in New York City have managed to halve the amount of trash they produce. Casey Williams explains how the businesses rose to meet Mayor Bill de Blasio’s “Zero Waste Challenge.”
Tyler Kingkade writes that the NFL, which has been scrutinized in recent years for its lax treatment of domestic violence, is now pouring $10 million into local rape and sexual assault support groups.
A new meal delivery startup in Toronto isn't just delicious: it's giving jobs to Syrian refugee women. Andree Lau explains how the service hopes to inspire other restaurants to open their kitchens to the "incredible potential of newcomer cooks."

What We're Reading

New York City planners have started employing a method known as “active design” to address the problem of urban obesity. (New York Times)
Celebrity chefs at the Olympic Village in Rio de Janeiro are piloting a program to donate surplus food to local slums. (CityLab)
Here's how Apple is is reaching blind engineers, like this 22-year-old superstar, in an unexpected way.

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10 Jul 2016

Tech giants waste tons of food. This group rescues it.

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Tech Giants Waste Tons Of Food. This Group Rescues It

How can schools better serve their immigrant students? What can be done about Silicon Valley's food waste? And can ugly cigarette packs discourage people from smoking? The answers to these questions and more, in our favorite solutions stories of the week.

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Copious amounts of free snacks are a well-known perk of working for companies like Google or Facebook, but it means that tech companies produce tons of food waste. Eleanor Goldberg spotlights one Bay Area nonprofit that donates their leftovers to people in need.
32-year-old Philando Castile was shot and killed by police on Wednesday. Funds are pouring in to support his family.
The public school district in Syracuse, New York is one of the country's poorest, but it's finding innovative ways to help its immigrant and refugee students, writes Rebecca Klein.

What We're Reading

The U.K. is experimenting with "ugly" cigarette packs -- emblazoned with photos of smoking-related illness -- to curb tobacco purchases. (New York Times)
Some Somalian refugees are returning home to help rebuild their country. (NPR)
Here are three big lessons from Denmark's clean-energy movement. City leaders worldwide would do well to pay attention. (CityLab)

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3 Jul 2016

We waste an insane amount of food. Here’s what you can do about it.

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We Waste An Insane Amount Of Food. Here’s What You Can Do About It.

How can we help the victims of the Istanbul airport attack? What steps are being taken to address America’s food waste crisis? And can a 700-year-old farming practice help combat climate change? The answers to these questions and more, in our favorite solutions stories of the week.

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There's something fundamentally wrong when one-third of all food produced for human consumption is lost or wasted, yet more than 800 million people go to bed hungry each night, writes Jo Confino. That's why HuffPost just launched Reclaim, a campaign to cover the extent of, and solutions to, our food waste crisis. Check back for stories on innovative waste solutions, leaders pressing for change, and movements to reshape our notion of sustainable consumption.
Meet the high schooler who's crusading to make sure his classmates get enough rest. Matthew Daniels is pushing school leaders in his Pennsylvania county to delay school start times, writes Rebecca Klein.
People all over the world have stepped up to show their support in the aftermath of Tuesday’s attack on Istanbul’s Ataturk airport, writes Sarah Grossman. Here's how you can help.

What We're Reading

The “Uruguay Model” for safe, medical abortions has constituted a "revolution" in a country where women's choices are limited, and could have applications in the rest of Latin America. (New York Times)
A 700-year-old West African farming practice could be an answer to climate change. (Quartz)
Here comes the sun: America's solar power market just hit an all-time high. (The Guardian)

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31 Jul 2016

NYC Wants To Get More Male Teachers Of Color Into Classrooms

NYC Wants To Get More Male Teachers Of Color Into Classrooms

24 Jul 2016

Unlike the GOP, Cleveland wants to attract a lot more immigrants

Unlike The GOP, Cleveland Wants To Attract A Lot More Immigrants

18 Jul 2016

NYC challenged businesses to cut their waste in half — and it worked.

New York Challenged Businesses To Cut Waste In Half — And It Worked.

10 Jul 2016

Tech giants waste tons of food. This group rescues it.

Tech Giants Waste Tons Of Food. This Group Rescues It

3 Jul 2016

We waste an insane amount of food. Here’s what you can do about it.

We Waste An Insane Amount Of Food. Here’s What You Can Do About It.

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31 Jul 2016

NYC Wants To Get More Male Teachers Of Color Into Classrooms

NYC Wants To Get More Male Teachers Of Color Into Classrooms

24 Jul 2016

Unlike the GOP, Cleveland wants to attract a lot more immigrants

Unlike The GOP, Cleveland Wants To Attract A Lot More Immigrants​

18 Jul 2016

NYC challenged businesses to cut their waste in half — and it worked.

New York Challenged Businesses To Cut Waste In Half — And It Worked​.

10 Jul 2016

Tech giants waste tons of food. This group rescues it.

Tech Giants Waste Tons Of Food. This Group Rescues It

3 Jul 2016

We waste an insane amount of food. Here’s what you can do about it.

We Waste An Insane Amount Of Food. Here’s What You Can Do About It.​

Unlike The GOP, Cleveland Wants To Attract A Lot More Immigrants

New York Challenged Businesses To Cut Waste In Half — And It Worked.

We Waste An Insane Amount Of Food. Here’s What You Can Do About It.