Free cows change lives, litter lottery, tiny tents protecting wildlife | Posted on January 7, 2022 |
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In today’s issue of Squirrel News, we look at the amazing impact a one-time economic boost had on Indian families, a new app in the UK that rewards people for clearing streets of litter, and innovative and cost-effective wildlife conservation efforts in Australia.
Giving villagers in India a free cow boosted their income in the long-term
A study shows that the villagers’ income, mental health and productivity kept improving over the 10 years after the project, which also included life skills training.
Source:
Fast Company
Brits can now win lottery every time they bin litter
The new app Litterlotto encourages users to bin trash in exchange for entering them into a monthly draw of prizes between 250 and 10.000 pounds.
Source:
Reset
Rice-for-plastic exchange scheme protects environment and keeps families afloat
A bali non-profit has sold nearly 600 tons of plastic waste to recycling companies and helped support about 40,000 families.
Source:
The Thompson Reuters Foundation
UK government grants pardons to men convicted under now-abolished gay sex laws
Gay and bisexual men convicted for consensual same-sex activity in Britain will be able to apply to have their convictions expunged.
Source:
The Thompson Reuters Foundation
Plastic packaging ban for fruits and vegetables takes effect in France
The new ban is expected to reduce plastic waste in France by 1 billion items every year.
Source:
Al Jazeera
Fairer wages for garment workers in California after pressure from unions
Workers’ rights prevail against fashion industry known for unfair wage practices and poor working conditions.
Source:
Yes Magazine
Indonesia invests in solar power for the future
A growing number of households are taking advantage of the sun’s power thanks to increasingly lower photovoltaic cell prices and government incentives.
Source:
The Thompson Reuters Foundation
Letting livestock graze in forests is preventing wildfires in Italy
Studies in other countries show that targeted grazing can effectively prevent fires. Now Italian farmers are embracing the age-old practice.
Source:
Reasons To Be Cheerful
Why regenerative agriculture could reverse climate change
Traditional, small-scale farming practices might be the key alternative to intensive farming which releases a lot of carbon from the soil.
Source:
Inhabitat
Australian wildlife takes refuge in new ‘flat-pack’ homes after bushfires
Tiny tents made of cardboard could be a game-changer for native animals that lose their natural homes in bushfires.
Source:
Australian Geographic
