In today’s edition of Squirrel News, we’re covering groundbreaking progress in maternal mortality rates, how needs-based salaries are changing workplace dynamics for the better, and cognitive behavioural interventions are reducing gun violence rates in Chicago.
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The school run by kids, free mental health apps, the bison offsetting the CO2 emissions of 43,000 cars
In the last wrap-up of the week from Squirrel News, we delve into a unique educational approach fostering self-governance in Thailand’s schoolchildren, the launch of free mental health apps for children in California, and how a herd of 170 bison might hold the key to storing CO2 emissions equivalent to thousands of vehicles.
Antwerp’s free-tree initiative, tackling Amsterdam’s housing crisis, new blueprint for addiction recovery
In the latest edition of Squirrel News, we delve into Antwerp’s initiative to distribute 2,000 free trees across the city, a cooperative-led solution to Amsterdam’s housing crisis, and Vermont’s fresh approach to addiction recovery.
Lessons on childhood obesity, US overfishing hits historic low, world’s largest carbon capture facility
Today at Squirrel News, we’re talking about the overwhelming success of two local approaches to fighting childhood obesity, new data suggesting that the USA’s marine ecosystems are bouncing back from overfishing, and the launch of a biggest-ever CO2-capturing plant in Iceland.
Finland’s fight against fake news, new gene therapy restores hearing in deaf toddler, fencing over firearms
Join us at Squirrel News today as we delve into Finland’s innovative approach to nurturing critical thinking skills in classrooms, a gene therapy trial that’s successfully restored hearing in a deaf toddler, and a fencing initiative in Nairobi offering a constructive path forward for young people.
Australia cancels $3 billion of student debt, Germany’s suicide prevention strategy, social media detox benefits
Today at Squirrel News, we delve into Australia’s move to eliminate $3 billion of student debt, the launch of Germany’s long-awaited suicide prevention programme, and the positive outcomes of social media detox, as revealed by a recent study from York University.
Dutch city erases debt for low-income families, Queensland decriminalises sex work, nursing home nightclubs
In our last update before the weekend, we delve into some exciting social initiatives: A Dutch city tests a bold debt cancellation programme for struggling families, Queensland decriminalises sex work, and Belgian nursing home residents find joy on the dance floor.
Climate tax for fossil fuel firms, Mexico bans conversion therapy, innovations in homeless sheltering
Today at Squirrel News, we delve into the proposition of a tax for major fossil fuel companies to confront the climate crisis, the Mexican Senate passing legislation to outlaw conversion therapy, and the inspiring efforts of cities paving the way in housing solutions for the homeless.
EU approves sustainable packaging law, personalised mRNA cancer vaccines, living shorelines
In the last Squirrel News edition before the weekend, we delve into a number of exciting pieces of legislation set to make the EU a more eco-friendly place, custom-built cancer jabs entering a phase 3 trial, and how living shorelines are helping oceanside cities across the US keep rising seas at bay.
World-first meningitis vaccine, new mosquito nets protect millions, California’s green energy milestone
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.
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.
