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  • Detroit welcomes immigrants to spur the city's revival

    Jason Margolis

    September 18, 2018 |

    Public Radio International (PRI) |

    Radio |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

    Michigan, and Detroit in particular, has focused on bringing in immigrants to help the area grow. Several programs are helping migrant business owners succeed in their new home. Hatch Detroit helped Hamissi Mamba, a refugee from Burundi, start his own African-inspired restaurant. Motor City Match supplies funding for businesses, and Global Detroit helps make “Detroit more attractive and welcoming for immigrants.” Together, these groups are succeeding.

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  • Will dumping plastic straws lead to more environmental progress, or complacency?

    Jason Margolis

    July 12, 2018 |

    Public Radio International |

    Radio |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

    Plastic straws are a big problem for the environment. They end up in the streets, in the oceans and often impacting wildlife in a negative way. Companies like Starbucks have recently announced they will be phasing out their use of straws and a few other companies have since followed suit. Although seemingly a small step, it's a significant one that has propelled a cut in costs for businesses as well as awareness of alternatives for consumers.

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  • Fed up with high rates, a Colorado city considers ditching its utility and relying on the sun

    Jason Margolis

    February 26, 2018 |

    Public Radio International |

    Radio |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Pueblo, Colorado

    Residents in Pueblo, Colorado pay some of the highest electricity rates despite being one of the lowest-income cities in the state. In an attempt to become independent of the corporate utility company that determines the price of energy, the community is working to become powered by 100 percent renewable energy and convince local government to implement a city-run utility.

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  • As environmentalists warn about water scarcity, these two companies are saving water and money

    Jason Margolis

    January 11, 2018 |

    Public Radio International (PRI) |

    Radio |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Boston, Massachusetts

    Monitoring usage incentivizes water-intensive companies to develop water-saving techniques. Boston-based nonprofit, CERES, helps companies like Pepsi and Levi’s develop more sustainable practices. For example, Pepsi recaptures more of its runoff and has replaced water with pressurized air in its cleaning process. Levi’s also replaced water with air, using ozone gas to treat its denim. Tracking and reducing water use improves efficiency and saves the companies money.

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