In today’s edition of Squirrel News, scientists are working on a pill to protect children from allergies, Japan records its lowest figure of traffic deaths yet, and a German town offers produce for free.
‘Farm dust’ pill against asthma and allergies in the works
“There’s a lot of promising work and we’re slowly getting there.” Scientists hope to deliver the allergy treatment made from farm dust and raw milk within five years.
How Japan achieved its lowest ever number of road fatalities
Residents in the land of the rising sun now enjoy safer roads, after decades of attempts to curb the growing number of yearly traffic deaths. Here’s what other nations can learn from Japan’s success.
Smartphone apps help small-scale farmers sell produce at fair prices
In Ghana, smallholder farms face the risk of livelihood loss due to unjust prices set on agricultural goods. To help farmers get back on their feet, mobile apps came into play.
How Central Americans paved the way for U.S. labour movement expansion
Decades ago, Guatemalan and Salvadoran immigrants stood ground for workers’ rights. Here’s a lookback at the labour movement that changed the course of the lives of many.
Hundreds of prisoners help restore threatened plant species
Hundreds of prisoners across eight states roll up their sleeves for a project that allows them to help the environment and prepare for their re-entry into society.
