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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This Nano Material Sucks Water From Thin Air
Could we begin to harvest water in arid places, just like Luke Skywalker's ill-fated kin?
From Fast Co.Exist![](https://cdn.citylab.com/media/img/citylab/2016/03/Bergen_Bike/lead_large.jpg?1457016358)
Norway Will Spend Almost $1 Billion on New Bike Highways
Not bad for a country of 5 million people. But can it work with such cold, dark winters?
From CityLab![](https://b.fastcompany.net/multisite_files/fastcompany/imagecache/1280/poster/2016/03/3057309-poster-p-1-ontario-is-the-latest-place-to-test-a-basic-income-guarantee.jpg)
Ontario Is The Latest Place To Test A Basic-Income Guarantee
The concept of paying everyone so nobody is poor is catching on.
From Fast Co.Exist
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