Today in Squirrel News, Ketanji Brown Jackson breaks barriers as the first Black woman to sit on US supreme court, an all-female newsroom is established in Somalia, and Sweden sends only 1% of its waste to landfills.
In Sweden, less than 1% of trash ends up in landfills
Sweden makes good use of its trash while bearing in mind the major health and environmental risks posed by unattended landfills. Take a look at how the Scandinavian nation handles its waste and what sets it apart from the rest of the world.
Pinterest announces ban on all climate misinformation
Pinterest, an image-sharing online platform, tackles climate change misinformation by implementing a new policy. The move makes it the only major digital platform to have clearly defined guidelines on the issue.
German startup aims to build competitive battery using sulfur
Theion wants to do away with conventional minerals used in batteries as they tend to be expensive and ethically problematic to produce. The startup is banking on a new sulfur battery that is cheaper and requires less energy for production.
UK startup designs ‘most sustainable’ lithium-ion batteries
There is an increasing concern on the sustainability of batteries used in electric vehicles as production gains momentum. To address its environmental impact, a UK startup designs the world’s “most sustainable” lithium-ion battery.
Funders on addressing deforestation: Trust indigenous communities
With deforestation remaining high and affecting the lives and livelihoods of millions of people, advocates say indigenous groups should be given more trust as they play a key role in protecting our forests.
Non-profit aims to deny deforesters access to banking system
Satellites help Brazilian scientists monitor illegal deforestation and bring lawbreakers to justice. Mapping project MapBiomas says what it wants is to end the feeling of impunity. “If someone deforested, it has to be public and available,” it added.
New environmental charity established through lottery win
The man who won the €200m EuroMillions jackpot sets up a foundation with a mission to protect forests. “My dream has never been to acquire boats, castles or other sports cars, it is to be useful and to give meaning to this money, with maximum positive impact,” he said.
