Dear readers and friends, a turbulent year is coming to an end. We would like to take this opportunity to briefly look back and to thank you for your support!
Jonathan Widder
E-motorbikes stopping poachers, gorillas making comeback in Rwanda, wild bison return to UK
Today on Squirrel News, we take a look at rangers using electric motorcycles to fight poaching in South Africa, a gorilla conservation success story in Rwanda, and a project to reintroduce wild bison in the UK.
#13: The NGO that introduced a $70,000 minimum wage
In our thirteenth episode, we’re talking to Sean Goode, director of the NGO ‘Choose 180’, who just increased all employee salaries to an annual minimum of $70,000.
South Africa’s mRNA vaccine, Emirates end movie censorship, saving forests with Twitter
In today’s edition of Squirrel News, we’re talking about South Africa developing their own mRNA vaccine, the United Arab Emirates ending censorship of films, and a network of tweeting trees spreading the word about climate change.
Nepal’s tiger population doubles, female Hindu priests, Togo’s unconditional payments
In today’s edition of Squirrel News, we’re talking about successful tiger conservation efforts in Nepal, how Hindu women are taking the lead as priests, and a trailblazing all-digital public payment program in Togo.
Afghan online university, saving infants’ eyesights, smart fishing nets
Today on Squirrel News, we take a look at the online university being prepared to help Afghan students, India’s method of coping with a shortage of eye specialist medics, and the debut of smart fishing nets.
New Zealand’s plan to end smoking, cleanups reducing gun violence, volunteers preventing wildfires
In today’s edition of Squirrel News, we take a look at New Zealand’s unique plan to end smoking, Philadelphia’s surprising strategy to reduce gun violence, and a small but dedicated team of volunteers who stop wildfires before they start.
UAE announces 4.5-day workweek, man-made coral reefs, return of the Mexican jaguar
In today’s edition of Squirrel News, we’re talking about the United Arab Emirates’ new four-and-a-half-day workweek, two scientists who are growing coral on land, and the return of the Jaguar to Mexico’s jungles.
Citizen observers prevent violence, Wales gives away trees, Portugal quits coal
In today’s edition of Squirrel News, we’re talking about citizen observers in Honduras who helped ensure safe and democratic elections, the Welsh government offering a tree to every household, and Portugal becoming the fourth EU country to stop using coal plants.
#12: Changing lives by phone, exchange programme across states, US Navy ship named after Harvey Milk
In our twelfth episode, we’re talking about a buddy system for homeless people via phone, an exchange programme connecting high schoolers from diverse backgrounds, and a new US Navy ship named after gay rights activist Harvey Milk.
Special edition: religion and innovation
Today’s special edition focuses solely on religion: How it can contribute to overcoming societal challenges and how people transform beliefs and traditions.
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