We’re closing out the week at Squirrel News talking about a first-of-its-kind pediatric wheelchair being given away to children in need for free, Southern California’s solution to local dengue outbreaks, and the former child slave giving trafficking survivors a new start.
Design lab develops first-of-its-kind 3D-printed wheelchair for kids
With most pediatric wheelchairs costing thousands, New Orleans-based adaptive design lab MakeGood NOLA has come up with a solution: a 3D-printed modular alternative that they’re giving away for free.
Southern California unleashes sterile mosquitoes in bid to curb disease
The release of sterile male mosquitoes in the area has led to a population drop of roughly 82%, according to new studies. Researchers hope the move might help tackle an unprecedented local transmission of dengue fever in the district.
Daily protests across the US in almost every city and town have successfully pressured elected officials to side with their constituents and stand up to the US administration. They have emboldened others to resist and shamed companies and politicians who are capitulating.
In a big step for the car-centric US, government officials in MA are offering locals the chance to claim up to $1,200 in rebates on new e-bike purchases.
For many Americans, the sound of gas-powered lawn mowers is a clear sign of the start of spring. Cities across the US are now experimenting with incentives to encourage local residents to opt for more environmentally friendly electric lawn equipment.
Wind-powered shipping vessels are making a comeback
As a carbon-neutral alternative to polluting cargo ships, a growing number of cargo companies are looking towards wind power as a more sustainable option.
In many countries, women have limited transport options due to social pressures, lack of training, and inability to afford a vehicle. This is slowly changing: from Kenya’s Boda Girls to mototaxi drivers in India.
The Ghanaian safe house giving trafficking survivors a second chance
Drawing on hints and tipoffs from community members, Challenging Heights finds children who are trapped in slavery or abusive work situations and, together with the police and other authorities, coordinates rescue missions.
