The Daily 50 States, 50 Fixes
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Jan 2, 2026 
Cara Buckley and Catrin Einhorn, reporters at The New York Times, share insights from their groundbreaking project documenting environmental successes across all 50 states. They explore local climate actions springing up despite federal policy shifts, highlighting stories like Missouri's wind turbine initiative and Montana's guardian dogs that protect both livestock and bears. Their findings underscore the significance of grassroots efforts and the nuanced approaches communities take toward climate solutions, sparking cautious optimism for the future.
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Prioritize Projects That Deliver Multiple Wins
- The series prioritized solutions that deliver multiple wins across climate, biodiversity, health, and cost savings.
- Focusing on interconnected benefits made local projects more politically and economically appealing.
How One Hearse Ride Sparked A Wind Boom
- A funeral director in northwest Missouri sparked a wind-energy boom after spotting turbines and pushing for local projects.
- The initiative grew from four turbines to 340, creating jobs and producing $6 million a year in tax revenue for the county.
Dogs As Coexistence Tools With Grizzlies
- Livestock guardian dogs in Montana chased grizzly bears away from farms and reduced dangerous encounters.
- The dogs protected people and bears by preventing lethal confrontations and the conflict spread as neighbors adopted the practice.