Today at Squirrel News, we’re talking about the return of blue whales to California’s coastline, the free clinics in US schools giving vulnerable students access to care, and a free bus ride initiative helping to boost the number of women in employment in India.
School-based free clinics are boosting US students’ mental health
The centres offer free services – from flu shots and physicals to contraceptive care and talk therapy – that students without insurance can access without a trip to the doctor’s office. In many cases they are the only care options for vulnerable children.
Ambitious project in Hawai’i set to restore 120 miles of coral reefs
The Ākoʻakoʻa initiative combines the forces of science and culture to breathe new life into the reefs west of the Big Island, which have been in decline for the past 50 years.
Finnish city pilots world-first deposit scheme to combat textile waste
The city of Lahti’s groundbreaking initiative aims to incentivise the concept of textile recycling, addressing the huge environmental impact of fabric waste.
An NGO is supporting Nigeria’s internally displaced women with skills training
The Skilled Women Initiative is a training and impact fund that supports marginalised groups in spite of rising insecurity and unemployment in the region.
Health alliance is helping to keep Austin’s world-famous music scene alive
With rising costs of living causing many musicians struggling to make ends meet, health insurance is often one of the first things to go – but this organisation is giving artists access to affordable care.
Free communal Teslas are supporting California’s low-income residents
Born of a lack of public transit and concern for the environment, the electric vehicle ride-sharing scheme was masterminded by the Latino Equity Advocacy & Policy Institute, a nonprofit founded by Huron’s mayor, Rey León.
