Follow the Data Podcast: The Invisible Shield That Protects Us
May 15, 2024
From vaccines to seat belts, public health measures have significantly impacted our lifespans and quality of life for decades. And yet, the work itself is often underfunded, undervalued, and misunderstood.
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Follow the Data Podcast: Tackling Air Pollution Across Poland
May 2, 2024
Poland has some of the most toxic air in all of Europe, with 23 of the 50 most polluted cities in the European Union located in the country. Much of this air pollution comes from common household boilers that burn wood and coal. Emissions from cars and factories exacerbate poor air quality and lead to 40,000 deaths from pollution-related illnesses every year.
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When Montevideo ran out of water, data provided a lifeline
March 29, 2024
The city’s focus on building cross-cutting data capacity made a critical difference when the crisis hit.
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March 14, 2024
By the end of 2023, the U.S. federal government allocated nearly $1.5 trillion to state, local, and tribal governments in financial assistance programs, primarily through grants. These pieces of legislation created a multitude of competitive grant opportunities for communities of all sizes across the country.
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