Alternative palm oil, mobile greenhouses in conflict zones, support for undocumented students
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In today’s edition of Squirrel News, we’re looking at an environmentally responsible alternative to palm oil made from ecological waste, greenhouses that can be moved and provide nutrition in times of crisis and humanitarian disaster, and trauma specialists assisting teachers in welcoming undocumented students.
Alternative oil made from biological waste could replace palm oil
In an effort to reduce deforestation and protect biodiversity, this substance made from recycled materials might be a sustainable alternative to palm oil.
Mobile greenhouses to combat hunger in humanitarian crisis
In order to provide essential nutrition in war zones, researchers have developed three systems that function without soil, are mobile and can yield returns on short notice.
Relaxation of rules allows more gay and bisexual men to donate blood in UK
The move removes the need for three months of abstinence before donations, and marks a breakthrough in the acceptance of non-heteronormative men in British society.