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npolat

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What does this image convey about the place or setting of the research/activism?

relate to the public image and reports on the data inititatives in turkey

Neukölln, Berlin, Germany

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Interfaith group seeks to protect California deserts

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4. Who are stakeholders, what are their characteristics, and what are their perceptions of the problems?

A coalition of churches, synagogues, mosques, and cultural organizations located in the Inland Empire. Unfortunately, without any up-to-date number of members in this coalition.

For the org. there is a spiritual connection linking the desert landscapes and religious beliefs. Their primary focus is congregating more groups around environmental hazards in desert lands.

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FAguilera

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Interfaith group seeks to protect California deserts

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2. What environmental hazards are there in this setting, what is their source and what are their effects on the environment, health and inclusive prosperity?

The organization is looking for a “new dimension and depth” in the discussion about the environmental crisis. Engaging in different fields:

alternative energy development,
mining, recreation,
military exercises,
transportation corridors
proposed national monuments.

Desert Stewardship Project

FAguilera

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Interfaith group seeks to protect California deserts

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1. What is the setting of this case? What are its assets? What opportunities and challenges will there be in this setting in coming years?

Desert Stewardship Project is an interfaith coalition dedicated to protecting the deserts of California.

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Tulane University's Disaster Resilience Leadership Academy

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According to the publication linked below, funding for this program is provided by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundations, the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery, and the Royal Norwegian Government. The university itself (Tulane) as well as partnering schools will sponsor certain programs or take in donations as well, to provide a trip to Africa etc. to present information or educate those in the area.

http://www2.tulane.edu/drla/upload/DRL-Publication-2015.pdf

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1965 Title XIX Medicaid Law: IMD Exclusion

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Who does the policy apply to? (i.e. residents of California, globally, physicians)

This policy applies to all people in America who meet the eligibility requirements and are in a state who has expanded to medicaid coverage. They must apply and meet certain criteria in terms of income, household demographic and marital status.

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Biological Citizenship: The Science and Politics of Chernobyl-Exposed Populations

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What are the main findings or arguments presented in the article?

This article discusses the Chernobyl disaster and the management and cooperation that followed this disaster. Technologies at play, as well as government involvement, scientific knowledge and sociopolitical factors effecting this situation post disaster are also mentioned. The author also extensively reviews Chernobyl through field research based off resettled families and radiation exposed workers. The dependence of health and illness based off economics and politics is also heavily discussed. International scientific cooperation is also discussed in terms of studies done on those exposed after the disaster.