In today’s issue of Squirrel News, a Greek island embraces a circular economy, an American intervention programme helps reduce gun violence and a social-urban planning non-profit pairs young mothers with seniors in an effort to help with housing and ageing.
Navajo citizen-scientists document methane leaks to improve EPA data
Using commercial equipment, a group of Navajo activists are cataloguing the harmful emissions caused by the oil and gas industry. Now the EPA will use their findings to help draft environmental regulations.
Multi-year intervention programmes have been found to cut violence by up to 52%
A violence intervention programme run across various regions of the United States has been found to help reduce gun homicides, particularly when employing locals to run it.
A non-profit uses alternative financing to keep housing prices down for Boise locals
Combining alternative construction methods and materials with innovative financing, LEAP, a Boise nonprofit, works to help locals afford housing and to keep property affordable.
A new method of mangrove restoration developed in the state of Gujarat
A multi-stakeholder approach is guiding a massive Mangrove restoration project in Gujarat, which aims to apply new techniques to nearly 1200 square kilometres of territory.
Farmers markets see a revival as consumers prefer organic produce
Consumer’s desire for locally sourced fruits, nuts and vegetables is driving the recent renaissance of the farmers market. Now, there are over 8000 farmers markets around the United States alone.
