We’re kicking off the week at Squirrel News talking about how a Danish city is successfully encouraging coffee cup recycling thanks to cash rewards, the UK Labour party’s backing of a £15m scheme to redistribute surplus food from farms, and a blood test for endometriosis showing promising trial results.
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Indonesia launches free meals scheme, Spanish airlines test eco biofuel, National Trust restoration project
As we close out the week at Squirrel News, we’re sharing with you stories on Indonesia’s new nationwide plan to tackle malnutrition, Spanish Airlines’ test of sustainable biofuel made from used cooking oil, and the National Trust’s goal to restore nature across an area larger than Greater London.
Lowering tuberculosis rates with cash, Bank Black & Green, record year for renewable energy in Poland
In today’s edition of Squirrel News, we’re talking about a new study showing the positive health impact cash has on poorer families, a campaign to move capital into Black-owned, eco-friendly banks, and how Poland managed to produce 29% of its power from renewables in 2024.
Iceland’s female-majority government, Belgium bans disposable vapes, El Salvador homicide rate plummets
It’s the start of a new year, and we’re going back to our scheduled programming by talking about Iceland’s new female-majority government, Belgium becoming the first EU country to ban disposable vapes, and El Salvador’s annual homicide rate dropping to its lowest ever level.
2024 in review: 320 stories about solutions and progress
With 2024 drawing to a close, we’re taking a look back on some of the most exciting developments taking place over the course of the year: from human rights and education to environmental protection measures and beyond.
22 stories of solutions and progress from December 2024
In the final recap of 2024, we’re exploring the stories our editors were keen to explore during the tail end of this year. From the downfall of dictatorships to the outlawing of the death penalty, there’s a lot to cover in today’s edition!
