In today’s edition of Squirrel News, US states look to improve outcomes of children’s mental health care following a model from New Jersey, a leukaemia treatment sees success in clinical trials and Missouri funds free period products in schools.
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Turning oil permits into conservation projects, Scotland restricts hunting with dogs, paid leave ‘for any reason’
In today’s edition of Squirrel News, planned oil fields in the Republic of Congo could be transformed into conservation projects, a new Scottish law closes a loophole allowing hunting with dogs, and Illinois becomes the third US state to allow paid leave ‘for any reason’.
US to expand tribal bison herds, fare-free buses double ridership, coworking space for Black moms
In this edition of Squirrel News, the US utilise Native American stewardship to conserve bison, Boston’s fare-free programme doubles ridership in its first year, and Black “mompreneurs” grow their businesses.
Reforesting Canada with drones, saving LA from megadrought, college savings for infants
In today’s edition of Squirrel News, two brothers plan to reforest one billion trees in Canada using drones, a new project adds eco landscapes to LA neighborhoods to cope with drought and floods, and US states open college savings accounts for babies.
26 Australian species conserved, robots save coral reefs, missing Black women bill considered
In today’s edition of Squirrel News, Australian conservation efforts are successful for 26 species, robots rebuild coral reefs, and Minnesota considers creating a first-of-its-kind office.
UK four-day week successful, debt-for-climate swaps, pest-busting anglers
In today’s edition of Squirrel News, nearly all companies that took part in the world’s largest four-day work week trial opt to continue, Portugal redirects debts to climate funds, and anglers combat invasive species in Australia.
