Today on Squirrel News, Denmark introduces the world’s first CO2 tax on livestock emissions, Brazil decriminalises marijuana possession for personal use, and a British teen receives a groundbreaking brain implant reducing epileptic seizures.
Denmark to introduce world’s first CO2 tax on farms to cut emissions
Denmark will impose a carbon dioxide tax on livestock emissions starting in 2030 to address its largest source of CO2 and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 70% from 1990 levels.
British teen receives world’s first brain implant for epilepsy control
A British teenager with severe epilepsy is the first to receive a brain implant designed to control seizures, reducing them by around 80%. The neurostimulator is set to be trialed in three more children in the UK soon.
Colorado to pay tenants for timely rent to ease financial burdens
Colorado is expanding a programme that reimagines financing for affordable housing. The statewide initiative provides cash bonuses for timely rent payments by redirecting interest payments from developers back to renters.
Chicago is on track to complete 150 miles of new bike paths
Chicago is on track to potentially construct roughly 47 miles of new bikeways in 2024, as part of a larger pledge to add 150 miles of new and improved bikeways in just a handful of years.
European startup turns city leaves into eco-friendly paper and bags
Ukrainian startup Releaf Paper is transforming dead leaves collected from European cities into paper and shopping bags, reducing the need for industrial wood.
Scandinavia combines wind power and seafood farming for sustainability
Denmark and Sweden are exploring the dual use of offshore wind farms for clean energy and seafood production, with early success in growing mussels and seaweed at the Kriegers Flak wind farm.
Paris partners with farmers to protect water supply through organic farming
To safeguard Paris’s drinking water, the city is supporting farmers in going organic. By providing financial incentives and technical support, Paris aims to reduce pesticide and fertiliser use.
South Sudan, nonprofit protect world’s largest mammal migration
South Sudan is partnering with African Parks to safeguard up to six million migratory animals, including antelope species. This initiative aims to preserve ancient migration routes and protect wildlife from threats.
