Today in Squirrel News, projects lauded by conservationists are set to restore nature while producing food, green amendments help society and the environment, and LGBTQ+ seniors find a safe space to call home.
‘Once in a generation’ scheme to restore nature in 22 areas across England
The landscape recovery scheme is being hailed by land managers and conservationists as the most ‘exciting and important’ step in a generation to restore lost biodiversity.
Meet the ‘prosumers’ leading the way to energy sovereignty
A German community project underscores the importance of energy independence amid a gas crisis fueled by Russia’s war in Ukraine. The Virtual Citizen Power Plant enables households to produce, consume, store and trade renewable energy.
Advocates push for governments to add a green amendment to their respective constitutions. While doing so remains a struggle for many areas in the U.S., here’s how one nonprofit got the upper hand in its quest for environmental justice.
Majority of Americans support climate policies, study finds
A survey says green measures are well received by 66 to 80 percent of Americans. It is critical to acknowledge that many citizens support these policies. Here’s why.
New U.S. safety rule to help drivers stay in their lanes
Road crashes kill around 1.3 million people each year worldwide, according to WHO. In a bid to avoid more traffic accidents, the U.S. is imposing a new minimum standard for pavement marking retroreflectivity.
Vertical farming company builds smart farms to reinvent food and agriculture
A group of modern farmers strive for food security by operating smart farms that function regardless of the weather. The company claims these ‘Bowerys’ are 100 times more productive than traditional agriculture.
Economist: historical movement towards equality to continue
In his bestsellers, French economist and author Thomas Piketty has so far mainly described how capitalism creates inequality. In his new book, he takes a closer look at the history of democracy and explains social progress.
LGBTQ+ seniors find home in subsidised housing in Philadelphia
According to the ACLU of Illinoi, anti-LGBTQ+ housing discrimination has remained a barrier to the safety and well-being of queer and transgender people. A building in Philadelphia is a ‘dream come true’ for its residents, and a model for affordable housing in other cities.
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