From Ireland’s basic income for artists to environmental progress in China and the women protecting snow leopards in India: here’s our recap of the most important constructive news and stories from the past month.
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Best of January: 25,000 tonnes of plastic removed, 10-minute mental health clinics, Ghana’s environment chiefs
From better protection of the world’s oceans and forests to new models for better healthcare and community: here’s our recap of the most important constructive news and stories from the past month.
#40: Solarpunk utopias and benevolent AI
The solarpunk movement creates utopias of how the future might look if humanity succeeded in solving major contemporary challenges. Jeremy Dela Rosa and Nico Shi are part of it. In this episode, they tell us why the world needs new utopias that are open to technological progress, and how they connect communal living with benevolent AI.
December recap: Historic win for sharks and rays, Paris’ urban cable car, New York’s Grandma Stands
Here’s our recap of the most important and exciting constructive news and stories from December
Christmas greetings from Squirrel News
Dear readers and friends, Merry Christmas! We’re delighted that we […]
#39: From viewing to doing: How to use entertainment to change society
Nick Hudson and his organisation E2CA (entertainment to affect change) are bridging the gap between two worlds: entertainment and non-profits. In this episode, Nick explains to us, how he came to create a “philantropic Netflix”, how E2CA inspires movie lovers to take action, and why donating and supporting a cause can be addictive.
Best of August: New nature reserves, success against diseases, initiatives to improve the lives of children
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.
How Squirrel News turned five
Dear readers and friends, We have something to celebrate: this […]
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
Photo: Georg Eiermann / Unsplash (CC0) In today’s edition of […]
Progress at UN Ocean conference, world’s largest sand battery, beavers return to Portugal
Photo: Getty Images / Unsplash+ In today’s edition of Squirrel […]
Climate tax in Hawaii, breakthrough cancer drug, memory cafes
Photo: Karsten Winegeart In today’s edition of Squirrel News, Hawaii […]
