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.
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March roundup: 25 stories of solutions and progress
It’s the start of a new month, which means it’s our pleasure to present a roundup of our editors’ top picks in the realm of solutions journalism from March! From France’s groundbreaking legislation reining in the fast fashion frenzy to Tennessee’s pioneering law safeguarding artists against AI impersonation, there’s a lot to get excited about in today’s special edition.
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EU approves supply chain human rights law, affordable gene therapies, redefining Indigenous film narratives
In today’s edition of Squirrel News, we delve into the European Union’s endorsement of legislation aimed at safeguarding human rights within supply chains, a new way for US states to cover expensive gene therapies for those with low incomes, and the Indigenous women retelling their stories through cinema.
France tackles the fast fashion industry, world-first AI legislation, big drop in UK middle-aged cancer deaths
In the latest issue of Squirrel News, discover how France is pioneering world-first laws to tackle fast fashion’s effects, MEPs are endorsing pioneering AI regulations, and a UK study is unveiling a drop in middle-aged cancer fatalities.
World’s largest sand battery, bald eagles nest in Toronto for first time, urban food forest in public park
In the latest Squirrel News update, we’re kicking off Monday with a mammoth sand battery set to reduce a Finnish town’s carbon emissions by nearly 70%, the historic debut of bald eagles nesting in Toronto, and the urban food forest project bringing healthy food to public parks.
Rehabilitating Panamanian prisons, decarbonising the EU, the farmers ditching factory farming
In our latest update before the weekend, we delve into the transformative efforts of an initiative breathing new life into a Panamanian prison, explore new pledges contributing to the decarbonisation of the EU, and spotlight farmers who are making the shift away from conventional factory farming practices.
Monthly recap: 28 stories about solutions and progress
As we kick off a new month, it’s time to delve into our February recap! From landmark environmental protection laws making strides in Europe to the establishment of an LGBT-friendly mosque in Marseille, we’re moving into March with a lot to celebrate.
Spain bans short-haul domestic flights, France to make abortion a constitutional right, Finland halves suicide rate
In the last Squirrel News update ahead of the weekend, we delve into Spain’s recent decision to prohibit short-haul domestic flights, the French Senate’s move to constitutionally safeguard women’s right to abortion, and Finland’s achievement in cutting its suicide rate by half.
The cities swapping concrete for nature, robot exoskeleton, Michigan repeals decades-old anti-union law
In today’s issue of Squirrel News, we delve into the eco-friendly transformations happening as a growing number of urban areas opt for greenery over concrete, explore the advancements of robot exoskeletons, and celebrate the dismantling of anti-union legislation in Michigan.
Nonprofit tackles 2 million lbs of ocean-bound waste, CT leads medical debt relief, soccer unites El Salvador
In the latest Squirrel News update, we delve into the impactful strides of a nonprofit removing 2 million pounds of ocean-bound waste, Connecticut’s groundbreaking commitment to erasing medical debt, and the transformative journey of soccer in El Salvador.
Cash incentives for cyclist commuters, prescription meal kits tackling diabetes, zero poaching in national park
Today’s Squirrel News highlights include a new scheme helping Denverites stay active and earn cash by embracing sustainable commuting options, prescription meal kits designed to fight diabetes, and a conservation win with zero elephant poaching recorded in a Republic of Congo National Park.
