EU caps methane emissions, AI predicts heart attack risk, Colombia’s anti-machismo school

Elizabeth Jacyshyn-Owen | Posted on November 17, 2023 |

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Today at Squirrel News, we’re exploring a big breakthrough in emissions legislation in the EU, an AI tool helping doctors predict the risk of heart attacks a decade before they happen, and how mobile outreach teams and tailored classes helping men in Colombia transform the culture of machismo.

EU enacts law setting methane emission caps for fossil fuel imports

This move aims to compel global suppliers to take decisive measures to mitigate leaks of this potent greenhouse gas. Urgent reductions in methane emissions within this decade are deemed essential to avert the dire consequences of severe climate change.

Source: Reuters

AI could predict heart attack risk up to 10 years in the future

Researchers say more accurate analysis of cardiac CT scans could save thousands of lives and improve treatments.

Source: The Guardian

AI analyses 10-second voice samples for accurate diagnosis of diabetes

Harnessing the power of artificial intelligence, researchers have developed a new method to identify type 2 diabetes: the analysis of speech patterns. The remarkable accuracy of this approach suggests its potential as a valuable diagnostic tool in diabetes detection.

Source: Deutsche Welle

US’s largest ferry system is shifting to electric power

With over 17 million passengers transported last year, Washington State Ferries aims to achieve a fully zero-emissions fleet by the year 2050.

Source: Axios

Church of England backs plans for trial blessings of same-sex weddings

Dedicated church services to bless the weddings of same-sex couples could be held within weeks, after a narrow vote at the CofE ruling body. The General Synod backed a plan to hold standalone services of blessings for same-sex couples on a trial basis.

Source: The Guardian

PepsiCo sued by New York attorney general for impact of plastic pollution

The lawsuit is one of the first legal challenges from a state against a major plastic producer – marking a major milestone in holding global corporations accountable for the waste they produce.

Source: Grist

African nations take bold steps to combat plastic pollution

Delegates convening in Nairobi for a United Nations treaty could hold the key to addressing the worldwide plastic pollution crisis – but several African nations are already at the forefront, championing initiatives to create a sustainable and plastic-free continent.

Source: Deutsche Welle

A Texan rancher’s quest to transform beef production for a greener planet

Recognising the toll beef production takes on the planet, ranchers and researchers are exploring innovative approaches to make meat more sustainable.

Source: AP News

A mobile school is undoing machismo in Colombia

Colombia’s capital wants to curb machismo. A mobile school where adult men can learn the basics – from changing nappies to dealing with jealousy – is providing a platform for men to engage in open conversations through educational videos, an emergency hotline and more.

Source: Deutsche Welle

The women shaking up Colombia’s graffiti scene

In the once war-torn suburb of Medellín, murals draw thousands of tourists a day. Now a group of female artists is challenging the male grip on street art, one wall at a time.