In today’s edition of Squirrel News we’re talking about the demand of 102 millionaires to be taxed permanently, a university initiative helping homeless people get degrees, and free test kits provided to Newcastle students to recognise spiked drinks.
From adversity to university: homeless people get degrees
The University of Chichester gives people who have experienced homelessness access to higher education – “something that you wouldn’t have dreamed that you’d be doing”, one of them says.
Non-profit org to provide hotel rooms to homeless women, children
Due to increasing need, Ohio-based shelter ACCESS is expanding its service with the help of hotels. The organization has been lending a helping hand to homeless women and children for decades.
Turning defunct oil platforms into marine habitats
Campaigners say reefing a platform is a win-win situation. The procedure is less expensive than total rig removal, and for some species offshore rigs are better habitats than natural reefs.
Indigenous communities are rolling their sleeves up for biocultural restoration. Not only does seaweed help fight climate change, it also plays a role in preserving traditions.
