Wage leap in hospitality, solar helps insects, campus without smartphones

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@squirrel-news.net | 3 months ago

Nunavut regains resource autonomy, world-first malaria vaccine programme for kids, Thailand’s Clean Air Act

Today on Squirrel News, we delve into Canada granting the mineral-rich Arctic region of Nunavut control over its valuable resources, Cameroon's groundbreaking initiative: the world's first malaria vaccine programme for children, while environmental activists celebrate a victory i … | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 3 months ago

Global tobacco consumption in decline, action against money laundering, guerrilla fighters turned craft brewers

Today at Squirrel News, we highlight the positive shift in public health as the global tobacco industry experiences a decline, tougher anti-money laundering rules for cryptoassets and dealers in luxury goods in the EU, and Colombia’s unlikely beer company with a message of peace. | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 3 months ago

The new cancer drug that’s kinder than chemo, water ATMs, violence prevention strategy in Philly high schools

Today at Squirrel News, we delve into a exciting cancer drug offering a less-invasive approach to treatment compared to traditional chemotherapy, the rural entrepreneurs in India making safe drinking water accessible at an affordable price, and a pioneering violence prevention st … | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 3 months ago

Cape Verde declared malaria-free, soda taxes prove effective, youth club for the lonely

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@squirrel-news.net | 3 months ago

Flee funds for domestic abuse survivors, Spain’s first lawmaker with Down’s syndrome, UK’s 12-year solar power high

In today's edition, we're looking at the financial lifelines being offered to those looking to escape abusive relationships, Spain's trailblazing Down Syndrome representative in parliament, and the UK's solar energy milestone with rooftop installations reaching a 12-year peak in … | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 3 months ago

Former “murder capital” records zero homicides, South Korea bans dog meat, “no-blame” bullying approach

In the latest update from Squirrel News, we explore the remarkable transformation of Palo Alto – once labeled the "murder capital" of the US – now celebrating the milestone of zero recorded homicides, South Korea taking a compassionate stand by outlawing the dog meat trade, and a … | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 3 months ago

Landmark ruling in Guatemala, street cabinets turned into EV charging points, roads made of cigarette butts

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@squirrel-news.net | 4 months ago

California’s media literacy education, world’s tallest wooden wind turbine, Uruguay’s green power revolution

Today at Squirrel News we delve into the realm of disinformation education in US public schools, the construction of the world's tallest wooden wind turbine, and Uruguay's remarkable journey towards a sustainably powered future. | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 4 months ago

Ecuadorian NGO protects 10% of global bird species, neurodivergent job centres on the rise, female-led porn app

In the first edition of Squirrel News in 2024, discover how a NGO in Ecuador is protecting 10% of the globe's avian species, explore the emergence of job centers embracing neurodiversity, and learn about a groundbreaking women-led porn app that aims to put the female gaze front a … | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 4 months ago

Season’s greetings from Squirrel News

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@squirrel-news.net | 4 months ago

Year in review: 279 constructive news pieces from 2023

Over the past few years, our annual reviews have typically featured 25-30 noteworthy news items. However, recognising the wealth of exciting events and big developments throughout the year, we’ve taken things a step further. Introducing monthly reviews has revealed that limiting … | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 4 months ago

Free public transport for Montpellier residents, NYC bans solitary confinement, solid state EV batteries

In our last full edition of 2023, we're talking about the southern French city of Montpellier becoming the latest European metropolis to allow all its residents to ride public transport for free, NYC council voting to ban most instances of solitary confinement in city jails, and … | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 4 months ago

Pope greenlights same-sex blessings, bikes for refugees, solar-powered fridges transform Africa’s energy grid

Today at Squirrel News, we're highlighting the Pope's decision to allow Roman Catholic priests to bless same-sex couples, an inspiring project that donates bicycles to refugees promoting mobility and independence, and the transformative impact of solar-powered fridges in providin … | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 4 months ago

Three million acres returned to Tribal Nations, US sets solar installation record, new Alzheimer’s drugs

Today at Squirrel News, we're talking about a government initiative returning millions of acres of appropriated land to Indigenous tribes, an extraordinary year marked by a surge in solar installations, and promising developments in the approval process for two dementia medicines … | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 4 months ago

Slovenia’s anti child poverty blueprint, EU tightens corporate accountability, Ukraine advances EU accession talks

In today's edition of Squirrel News, we're talking about Slovenia's remarkable achievement in reducing child poverty by one-third over the last decade, the latest developments in stricter new laws regarding corporate accountability, and the announcement that Ukraine is set to beg … | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 4 months ago

Disrupting the school-to-prison pipeline, ending overseas funding for fossil fuels, a new approach to psychosis treatment

Today at Squirrel News, we're talking about a pre-arrest diversion initiative offering a novel new approach to community youth engagement, the beginning of the end to overseas financing for fossil fuels with the recent addition of Australia and Norway to the CETP, and how Finland … | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 4 months ago

Austria adopts Housing First model, 2,000 captive rhinos to be released into the wild, saving birds via green tourism

Today at Squirrel News, we're finding out how Austria is mirroring Finland's success in providing secure shelter for thousands of homeless individuals, exploring a programme dedicated to ensuring the enduring prosperity of the southern white rhino population, and shedding light o … | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 4 months ago

Housing First: Austria to provide thousands of unhoused persons with homes

An initiative long demanded by experts is set to address homelessness in Austria: Over 1,000 homeless people are to be given their own flat by September 2024. | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 4 months ago

South Africa’s four-day workweek a success, free therapy for young NYers, self-test HIV kits fight stigma

In today's edition, we delve into South Africa's experiment with a four-day workweek in a first for the continent, discover how free online therapy for New York City's teenagers is helping address a mental health crisis, and explore the concept of self-test HIV kits in Ghana. | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 5 months ago

Detroit’s homicide rate plummets, EU bans destruction of unsold clothing, saving a forest by building a clinic

In the latest instalment of Squirrel News, we delve into the huge decrease in Detroit's homicide rate thanks to a city-wide programme, the European Union's endorsement of a ban on the destruction of unsold clothing in favour of eco-friendly alternatives, and a medical clinic stri … | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 5 months ago

Recap: 30 stories about solutions and progress from November 2023

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@squirrel-news.net | 5 months ago

Climate fund for poor countries, Canada gets 988 crisis helpline, UK expands opt-out HIV tests

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@squirrel-news.net | 5 months ago

Seven solutions to the housing crisis, first solar canals in the US, cheap street fix saving lives

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@squirrel-news.net | 5 months ago

Therapy from hairdressers, green alliance between EU and Canada, housing community for older women

Photo: Minette Lontsie via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) In […] | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 5 months ago

Blue whales make a comeback, koala corridors, the butterflies helping detect cancer

Today we're talking about how the largest animals on Earth are returning to a safe tropical haven decades after being hunted to near extinction, a novel conservation strategy set to help Australia's iconic marsupial, and an imaging sensor that mimics the visual system of the Papi … | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 5 months ago

Empowering Ugandan girls with bikes, embracing nature on corporate boards, solar powered health facilities

In today's edition of Squirrel News, we discover how a non-governmental organisation in Uganda is breaking down barriers for girls in accessing education, an interiors company incorporating the natural world into their boardroom decisions, and how the transformative possibilities … | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 5 months ago

EU’s plastic waste export ban, sustainable aviation fuel, dementia cases decline

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@squirrel-news.net | 5 months ago

EU caps methane emissions, AI predicts heart attack risk, Colombia’s anti-machismo school

Today at Squirrel News, we're exploring a big breakthrough in emissions legislation in the EU, an AI tool helping doctors predict the risk of heart attacks a decade before they happen, and how mobile outreach teams and tailored classes helping men in Colombia transform the cultur … | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 5 months ago

World’s first marine protected area for sperm whales, Morocco’s earthquake relief, solar energy in Rio’s favelas

Today at Squirrel News, we're exploring the creation of the world's first marine protected area for sperm whales in Dominica, an interactive database bringing earthquake relief to off-the-map villages in Morocco, and an organisation aiming to demonstrate the transformative potent … | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 5 months ago

China’s emissions on the brink of decline, shared parental leave in South Africa, startups tackling wildfires

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@squirrel-news.net | 5 months ago

First-ever whole-eye transplant, heroin users trained to detect ODs, drive against childhood illiteracy in Angola

The latest edition of Squirrel News explores a groundbreaking world-first surgery feat, an initiative to train opiate users to spot overdoses and intervene in Scotland, and a literacy project empowering children in Angola. | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 6 months ago

World-first gene therapy restores hearing in deaf children, free maternity care in DRC, Kenya’s tree-planting day

Today at Squirrel News, we're talking about how a world-first gene therapy is restoring hearing in deaf children, the DRC's significant step towards improved maternal healthcare, and a surprise announcement from the Kenyan government marking November 13th as a national tree-plant … | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 6 months ago

Dropping dengue rates thanks to modified mosquitoes, 4-day workweek trial in Valencia, e-bike without battery

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@squirrel-news.net | 6 months ago

Norway’s biggest ever rewilding project, 45% drop in polluting vehicles in London, groundbreaking liver transplant

Today at Squirrel News, we're talking about how Norway has successfully managed to transform a former mining town into a polar bear paradise, the removal of almost 80,000 polluting vehicles from London's streets, and a revolutionary clinical trial giving a second chance to those … | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 6 months ago

Colombia and Mali lead efforts to improve air quality, Romania’s forest reserve, guerrilla rewilders

In today's edition of Squirrel News, we're exploring how low and middle income countries are spearheading the fight against air pollution, a project to create a "Yellowstone for Europe" in Romania, and rogue rewilders taking the reintroduction of lost and endangered UK species in … | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 6 months ago

October recap: 28 stories highlighting our favourite new ideas and solutions

From the world's unstoppable shift towards clean energy to innovative methods to outsmart government censorship, here's a run-through of some of the most exciting and important stories from our October editions. | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 6 months ago

Saving Amazon river dolphins, golden age of medicine, Prison-to-Hollywood pipeline

Photo: Joachim S. Müller/Flickr (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 Deed) In today’s […] | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 6 months ago

Tackling social isolation, world’s unstoppable shift to clean energy, real estate agency for the unhoused

Today at Squirrel News, we're talking about how Northern Europe is stepping up to address the challenge of social isolation, the global energy watchdog's announcement that the world's move towards green power sources is "unstoppable", and the creative ways in which a nonprofit or … | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 6 months ago

Solar energy from space, Stockholm city without gas cars, better care through shared biographies

In today's edition of Squirrel News, we explore the potential of space-based solar power, discover how Stockholm plans to ban gas cars from its city center, and learn about a creative platform that's transforming caregiving through biographies. | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 6 months ago

Tackling youth gun violence with CBT, zero-waste cities, record number of Roma elected to Slovakian parliament

In today's edition of Squirrel News, we're talking about a unique approach to addressing gun violence in Baltimore, the lessons the German city of Kiel can teach us in terms of sustainability, and six Roma elected to Slovakia's parliament in recent elections - the highest number … | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 6 months ago

EU bans added microplastics, job sharing boom, pink dinosaur protecting online identities in China

Today at Squirrel News, we're talking about a new series of broad measures to fight microplastics pollution, a constructive approach to helping parents keep their careers on track, and an innovative way of dodging online harassment in China. | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 6 months ago

Warmth from disused coal mines, first Irish town to ban single-use coffee cups, sponges soaking up microplastics

Photo: via Pixabay In today’s edition of Squirrel News, UK’s […] | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 6 months ago

Bridging education equity for low-income kids, groundbreaking bionic arm, Balkan green energy goals

In today's edition of Squirrel News, we're talking about how an edTech nonprofit is supporting underprivileged children and reducing gaps in learning, a pioneering technology able to fuse a bionic arm to a user's skeleton and nervous system, and Romania and Albania's ambitious cl … | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 6 months ago

Inmates embrace VR training, Flood Hub, California mandates corporate emission disclosure

Today at Squirrel News, we're exploring how incarcerated individuals can prepare for post-prison careers with VR training, the launch of Google's natural disaster-predicting Flood Hub, and new legislation requiring major businesses to disclose their carbon emissions in the fight … | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 7 months ago

Canada’s childcare system as a blueprint, yellow school buses going green, low-budget parks

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@squirrel-news.net | 7 months ago

Boston slashes high school dropout rate, Hyderabad’s solar-covered cycle path, five green cities shaping tomorrow

Today at Squirrel News, we're exploring how a US city managed to halve the number of students dropping out of high school, a jump towards green urban infrastructure in Hyderabad, and a number of exciting initiatives creating a more sustainable future for the next generation. | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 7 months ago

UN announces new rules against toxic chemicals, a second chance for Liberia’s child soldiers, new malaria vaccines

In today's edition of Squirrel News, we're talking about the implementation of new international rules designed to protect people and the planet against hazardous chemicals, a project in Liberia transforming the lives of former child soldiers through rehabilitation, and two new m … | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 7 months ago