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How are land-based coral farmers fighting the climate crisis?

Can public art help prevent car crashes and protect pedestrians?

How can we help students catch up after the pandemic?

Find those answers and more below, as we look at some of our latest
initiatives in this Impact Newsletter.

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Happy Earth Day! A Conversation with Earthshot Prize Winner Coral Vita
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In an Earth Day episode of our Follow the Data podcast, we speak with Sam
Teicher, chief reef officer and co-founder of Coral Vita, one of the winners of
the Earthshot Prize. Launched by Prince William and the Royal Foundation, with
support from Bloomberg Philanthropies, the Earthshot Prize seeks out innovative
climate solutions from around the world, and provides winners with funding to
build on their work. Coral Vita is a land-based coral farming operation in the
Bahamas that grows climate-resilient coral species in an effort to restore lost
reefs and the critical habitats they provide. Last year, Mike was named Global
Advisor to the Earthshot Prize winners to help them scale and replicate their
cutting-edge solutions.

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New Study: Streets are Safer with Asphalt Art
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The Bloomberg Philanthropies Asphalt Art Initiative was designed to use color
and creativity to breathe new life into city streets — but the benefits go
beyond revitalizing public spaces. A new study shows that intersection murals
and crosswalk art can also meaningfully improve safety for drivers and
pedestrians. In one study, 17 Asphalt Art sites that have been in place for at
least two years saw a dramatic reduction in motor vehicle crash rates.

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And in related news, Asphalt Art is expanding in Europe! We recently opened
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Giving Students a "Summer Boost"
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This week Mike returned to New York City Hall to join Mayor Eric Adams as they
announced $50 million for Summer Boost NYC — a Bloomberg Philanthropies program
to help the city's public charter schools create or expand summer school
programs for students most in need of extra help. Watchhighlights from the
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op-ed"Why we're giving $50M to charter schools to help kids catch up after the
pandemic"
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to learn more.

And for more on our ongoing efforts to support public charter schools, watch
our latest video,"Why We Need Charter Schools"
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A Virtual Visit to Old North Church
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Last week Mike was honored and delivered remarks at the Old North Church in
Boston
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, a historic site that played a pivotal role in the American Revolution. Now
you can explore Old North digitally with the Bloomberg Connects app. Learn more
about the rich history of the church, its fascinating congregants, and even its
connection to colonial chocolate. The Old North Church is one of more than 70
cultural institutions offering digital experiences on Bloomberg Connects.Get
the app and start exploring →
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In the News: Data for Health in the New York Times
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In a recent New York Times story on the difficulty of gathering accurate
health information, Dr. Jennifer Ellis, who leads our Data for Health program,
discusses how Bloomberg Philanthropies is helping low- and middle-income
countries increase health data collection.

Accurate data is critical to identifying major health threats, and developing
effective interventions and long-term policy solutions.Read more →
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Photo Spotlight

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Heritage project, a collaboration between Bloomberg Philanthropies,Gahaya Links
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, connects Gullah basket weavers in South Carolina with a Rwandan basket
weaving community created following the devastating genocide. At an exhibit
hosted by Bloomberg Philanthropies in Charleston, South Carolina, our Women's
Economic Development lead Verna Eggleston joined Mayor John Tecklenburg and
others to unveil peace and reconciliation baskets woven by master weavers from
South Carolina and Rwanda.Learn more →
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More Stories

Good Energy Launches Groundbreaking Resource to Help Hollywood Accurately
Portray Climate Crisis on TV and Film
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Bloomberg Philanthropies Will Serve as an Official Sponsor for the 59th
International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia
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Transportation Sector Can Deliver One-Fifth Of Emissions Cuts Needed To Reach
U.S. Climate Commitment, But Bold Action Is Required
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organization focuses on five key areas for creating lasting change: Public
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