In today’s issue of Squirrel News, we delve into Nigeria’s pioneering efforts in combatting meningitis, how the deployment of new mosquito nets has been credited with preventing 13 million cases of malaria, and how California’s energy grid has set a record 30-day streak meeting over 100% of its demand through wind, solar, and hydro sources.
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Seven countries hit 100% green energy milestone, stopping whale collisions, using AI to prevent homelessness
Today at Squirrel News, we highlight the seven countries which have successfully transitioned to 100% renewable energy, a tool aimed at preventing collisions with whales along the US coastline, and how AI technology is offering support to individuals facing homelessness in LA.
Deaths from natural disasters in decline, US to end gun sales loophole, India’s ‘right to life’ legislation
We’re kicking off the week at Squirrel News talking about the decrease in natural disaster fatalities worldwide over the past century, the US taking steps to close the ‘gun show loophole’ that allows firearms sales without background checks, and how India’s ‘right to life’ legislation now includes protection against climate change.
The drug-checking app saving lives, pay-as-you-go factories, EU classifies abortion access as fundamental right
In today’s edition, we explore how a drug-checking app is not only providing alerts and saving lives, the concept of pay-as-you-go factories, and the European Union’s landmark decision to acknowledge abortion access as a fundamental right.
Cyclists outnumber motorists in Paris, free housing for childcare workers, solar power surpasses coal in Texas
Today at Squirrel News, we’re talking about the cycling revolution in Paris, a unique initiative in Connecticut helping parents and caregivers manage the rising cost of childcare, and a green energy milestone in Texas as solar power outperforms coal for the first time ever.
Whales granted legal personhood, largest-ever land restoration initiative, UK trials dementia blood tests
In today’s edition of Squirrel News, we delve into a groundbreaking animal rights declaration spearheaded by Indigenous Pacific leaders, a monumental initiative aiming to reclaim over eight million hectares of land throughout the Mediterranean, and promising advancements in dementia research and diagnosis.
