In today’s edition of Squirrel News, Gen Zers are rejecting alcoholism, President Biden pardons imprisoned marijuana users, and new electric ferries replace the dirty Diesel fleet in Stockholm.
Residents of the Swedish capital will now have the opportunity to travel the 14 islands of Stockholm using an electric ferry that is projected to be the world’s fastest electric passenger boat.
Reduce your carnivorous pet’s carbon footprint by feeding it insects!
You may have heard about companies that sell cricket flour and other insect-based foods for people — protein that’s much better for the planet. Their big challenge is overcoming the yuck factor. Who doesn’t have a yuck factor? Your dog.
Medicaid users in North Carolina to receive food boxes and even rent in pilot programme
Since March, North Carolina Medicaid pays organisations to offer preventive non-medical health services to patients — things like food boxes and first month’s rent. Though logistical problems remain, it’s made a huge difference for many.
After having dealt with anxieties for years, Scott Oughton-Johnson created a walking group for men with similar issues. Now more and more such groups are starting in the UK. In our new podcast episode, Scott tells us why the idea works so well and how it could develop in the future.
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