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The Vulnerabilities of Water Systems to Climate Change in the Philippines

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USAID released its climate-resilient development (CRD) framework in March 2014 to ensure consideration of climate issues in development decision-making. The goals included reducing climate vulnerabilities and improving development outcomes. The framework…
Development of a Conceptual Drinking Water Supply Plan for Minnesota’s East Metro Area Affected by PFAS Contamination in Groundwater

Development of a Conceptual Drinking Water Supply Plan for Minnesota’s East Metro Area Affected by PFAS Contamination in Groundwater

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In 2018, the State of Minnesota reached a settlement with the 3M Company regarding contamination of groundwater with PFAS chemicals manufactured by 3M. Under the settlement, the 3M Company provided $850 million to the state, the bulk of which will be…
Costal waters

Coastal Resilience Powered by Open Data and Modern Tools

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For the Department of the Interior, streamlined data access and user-friendly tools that strengthen coastal protection, marine minerals access, and environmental resilience. ​
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How High Tech Supports Early Childhood Education Research

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coastal Louisiana marshes

Long-Term Carbon Sinks in Marsh Soils of Coastal Louisiana Are at Risk to Wetland Loss

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This journal article validated the use of historical habitats when evaluating a coastal area’s long-term status as a carbon sink.
Employment Coaching Evaluation for TANF

Employment Coaching Evaluation for TANF

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Coaching-based interventions have shown promise in a range of settings to help people identify and develop self-regulation skills needed to set and make progress toward goals. Building on a growing body of evidence, the Administration for Children and…
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Rent-to-Save Pilot in Cambridge, MA

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The Cambridge Housing Authority and Compass Working Capital collaborated to test the effects of automatically enrolling families in an asset-building program within two public housing developments. The goal was to answer two questions: How could asset…
Woman in Nepal writing on a chart in a classroom

Strengthened Local Capacity Improves Nepal’s Health Delivery

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A clear assessment, planning, and performance improvement process led by USAID's Abt-led Strengthening Systems for Better Health Activity in Nepal, achieved significant improvements in municipal health systems.