Today on Squirrel News, G20 leaders make a historic pledge to tax billionaires to address inequality, Australian researchers recycle textile waste into crack-resistant concrete, and women in Pakistan break barriers as firefighters.
G20 leaders have made a historic commitment to ensure billionaires are effectively taxed, a move praised by anti-poverty advocates as a step toward reducing global inequality.
Corporate giants invest in record solar and battery storage
US companies have installed nearly 40 GW of solar capacity and over 1.8 GWh of battery storage, with tech leaders Meta, Google, and Amazon driving historic clean energy adoption.
Rural Massachusetts towns bring internet to residents to bridge digital divide
Facing unreliable internet, rural towns like Otis and Sandisfield, Massachusetts, used municipal networks and public-private partnerships to deliver high-speed broadband. These efforts show scalable solutions for connecting underserved communities nationwide.
Indigenous governments secure $375M deal to protect lands, culture
Twenty-two Indigenous governments in the Northwest Territories of Canada have signed a historic $375 million agreement to fund conservation, stewardship, and cultural programmes over the next decade.
Los Angeles passes sanctuary city law to protect immigrants
The Los Angeles City Council has approved a sanctuary city ordinance, ensuring city resources won’t be used for federal immigration enforcement. The measure seeks to ease fears in the city, where a third of the population is immigrants, and safeguard residents from mass deportation efforts.
Pakistan’s Sindh Rescue Service is welcoming more women who are defying societal expectations to join the firefighting profession. Their presence not only challenges gender norms but also ensures better support for women in emergencies.
Researchers recycle textile waste into crack-resistant concrete
Engineers in Australia have developed a method to recycle clothing and carpet fibres into sustainable concrete, reducing landfill waste and improving construction durability.
Natural farming programme improves health and nutrition in rural India
In Andhra Pradesh, India, a state-run initiative trains farmers to adopt natural farming practices, replacing chemical inputs with eco-friendly techniques to improve soil health and crop diversity. The programme has improved nutrition and reduced malnutrition in over 100 villages.
Beekeeping project in Kenya protects farms, reduces elephant-human conflict
In Kenya’s Tsavo region, rising elephant and human populations have led to increased conflicts, endangering both lives and livelihoods. A project by Save the Elephants uses African honeybees as a natural deterrent.
