Please paste your introduction here – In today’s issue of Squirrel News, we’re talking about the rise of community internet in Africa to bridge the digital divide, five new laws in California fighting the plastic crisis, and several models to solve problems and conflicts without classical police officers.
California passes five big laws to fight plastic crisis
In an attempt to reduce plastic waste and move towards a circular economy, California just passed five “mega laws” which demand truth in labeling, transparency in recycling processes, and the reduction of single-use plastic.
A new patrol in Albuquerque, New Mexico, responds to low-level nonviolent 911 calls and carries water bottles and Chewy bars instead of guns. The teams of behavioral health specialists are part of an experiment to change public safety.
How out-of-the-box mentorship programs can reduce gun violence
Richmond’s Operation Peacemaker Fellowship pairs former gang members as mentors with young people at risk of violence, paying the youth a stipend if they meet particular goals toward a more stable and safe life.
As gun violence continues to ravage in Chicago, officials are looking for new answers. According to experts, the violence interrupter model is a promising approach.
“Why I’ll leave prison ready for a green-collar career”
Ryan M. Moser is a recovering addict serving eight years in the Florida DOC for property crimes. In his story, he describes how he and some of his fellow inmates are training each other for well-paying jobs in sustainable industries.
The 17-year-old making films accessible to deaf children
Many movie platforms offer closed captions for the hearing impaired, but for children they often go too fast. 17-year old Mariella resolved the issue by developing an app that dubbs kids movies in sign language.
