In today’s edition of Squirrel news, we’re talking about a promising milestone for the international shipping industry, a novel robot-driven approach to rejuvenating coral reefs, and a remarkable increase in the UK’s butterfly population.
Denmark launches world’s first green container ship
The vessel is the first container ship to rely solely on green methanol – marking a big step forward for the global shipping sector, which is responsible for roughly 3% of greenhouse gas emissions and aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
Robots take the lead in coral reef restoration efforts
A new approach to coral regeneration involves carefully grafting coral fragments onto small plugs, which are subsequently embedded into custom-made bases and strategically deployed in groups on the ocean floor.
UK sees butterfly population soar to highest level since 2019
Recent research conducted by the Butterfly Conservation wildlife charity reveals an impressive count of over 1.5 million butterflies and day-flying moths observed between July 14th and August 6th.
Empowering Zimbabwean women through weekly savings clubs
Members contribute small sums of money – such as $5 or $10 per week – which are then pooled together, with each participant having the opportunity to borrow from this communal fund commonly referred to as “mukando”.
Harm reduction initiatives are transforming the lives of addicts in Virginia
This approach equips users with life-saving resources and knowledge to foster positive change, providing individuals with the tools they need to best overcome their addiction in a safe and responsible manner.
New rape kit tracking systems empower sexual assault survivors in the US
The arduous process of undergoing a sexual assault examination can be traumatic and time-consuming for survivors – but an increasing number of states have committed to addressing the long-standing investigative backlogs.
Germany embraces Dutch solution to transform energy-hungry buildings
The Energiesprong method is a revolutionary approach that offers rapid and cost-effective green makeovers for older, drafty apartments, while simultaneously contributing to the nation’s ambitious building decarbonisation targets.
Biodegradable anti-mosquito device offers India a tool against dengue
The smokeless Eco BioTrap beats the affordability of electric vaporisers, mosquito repellents, and coils whilst also making a significant impact in thwarting mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue, malaria, chikungunya, zika, and more.
Youth-led NGO removes 2.6 million lbs of plastic from Indonesia’s waterways
Amidst Indonesia’s escalating plastic pollution problem, Sungai Watch is committed to preserving the cleanliness of Indonesia’s water bodies by installing river barriers to block the flow of plastic and other debris into the ocean.
Sea sponges provide security amidst Zanzibar’s rising ocean temperatures
With the escalating ocean temperatures posing challenges, women in Zanzibar are transitioning from seaweed cultivation to sea sponge farming as a means to secure their livelihoods.
