Here at The Citizen, we do problem-solving journalism, looking for ideas and solutions to move the region forward and make a better city. Here are some other great ideas for solving the world’s problems, from media outlets around the globe:
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Brazil's Mosquito Factory Wages War On Zika And Dengue
How creating an army of millions of mosquitoes in Brazil is actually reducing the spread of Zika and Dengue
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The Science of Building Better Bridges
After collapsing in 2007, the I-35W bridge spanning the Mississippi River in Minneapolis was rebuilt in 11 months using accelerated bridge construction techniques pioneered by one man
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Automatic voter registration takes hold on West Coast
'There's no other fundamental right we have as citizens that requires you to register or fill out a form,' said Alex Padilla, California's Democratic secretary of state.
From Portland Press Herald
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