From new plans for giant nature reserves in North and Central America to constructive approaches to improving the quality of life for young children across the world, here’s our recap of the most important constructive news and stories from the past month.
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Best of July: Landmark climate rulings, falling homicide rates, first malaria treatment for newborn babies
From two important international climate rulings to school children who can can choose a hike instead of detention: here’s our recap of the most important constructive news and stories from the past month.
England announces community right to buy, cities are taking the lead in climate action, hiking instead of detention
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Progress at UN Ocean conference, world’s largest sand battery, beavers return to Portugal
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Climate tax in Hawaii, breakthrough cancer drug, memory cafes
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Best of May: sinking emissions in China, less litter across EU coastlines, “No Mow May” all year long
From the decline in litter on European coasts to the ship turning ocean plastic into hydropower: here’s our recap of the most important constructive news and stories from the past month.
Land bank prevents gentrification, FDA approves first blood test for Alzheimer’s, dream maps against climate change
In today’s issue of Squirrel News, a non-profit housing trust has made its first land purchase for a fire damaged LA community, a blood test newly FDA approved can help seniors discover Alzheimer’s, and indigenous women in India are mapping out ideally restored and resourced communities.
Solar roof requirement in England, app for parents of neurodivergent kids, food foresting in Alaska
Today in Squirrel News, the UK government requires home builders to include solar panels in their construction, a new AI app helps parents to support neurodivergent kids, and planting for sustainability in Alaska helps secure food supply on “the last frontier”.
Best of April: First global CO2 tax for ships, European countries test social prescribing, cuddle parties
From the first tax on emissions of shopping worldwide to new approaches against loneliness and depression: here’s our recap of the most important constructive news and stories from the past month.
Renewables surpass coal in China, workers become owners in bakery chain, cuddle parties against loneliness
Today in Squirrel News, we’re talking about wind and solar energy overtaking coal for the first time in China; 400-plus workers becoming owners in a 99-year-old UK bakery chain; and a dance teacher in Berlin starting ‘cuddle parties’ as an antidote for loneliness and lack of human contact.
More bikes on London’s streets, free fashion upcycling classes, libraries at bus stops
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