Today on Squirrel News, read about Greece’s first-ever European ban on bottom trawling in marine protected areas, a nonprofit’s coral conservation triumph in the Caribbean, and a therapy school’s impactful work with Delhi’s marginalised youth.
Greece bans bottom trawling in marine protected areas, a European first
Greece announces a move to ban bottom trawling in its marine protected areas by 2030, aiming to protect biodiversity and combat the climate crisis. This marks the first complete prohibition of this destructive fishing practice in European marine sanctuaries.
EU commits €3.5 billion to ocean sustainability efforts
The European Union has pledged €3.5 billion to promote ocean sustainability and combat marine pollution. The investment will support various initiatives across multiple EU countries, focusing on sustainable fisheries and reducing oceanic plastic pollution.
Spanish medics have used robotics to perform heart surgeries on teenagers with congenital heart disorders. This offers an alternative to traditional open-heart surgery, potentially reducing recovery time and minimising scars.
Nonprofit’s success with 40k coral plantings is a big win for Caribbean reefs
The nonprofit is the first of its kind to officially complete training with a coral diversity and breeding programme that’s setting new standards for coral conservation.
Caribbean startups are turning excess seaweed into an agroecology solution
Over the past decade, entrepreneurs and scientists have found ways to turn sargassum into nutrient-rich biofertilisers, biostimulants and other organic products to boost agricultural yields while cutting back on chemicals.
NYC launches Office of Livable Streets to redesign urban spaces
New York City’s Department of Transportation introduces the Office of Livable Streets, aimed at transforming streets into safer, greener, and more community-focused spaces.
Three cities transform support systems for young Black men
A decade after its inception, My Brother’s Keeper has driven change in Newark, Tulsa, and Omaha. These cities have emerged as model communities that demonstrate how collaborative efforts can address and improve life outcomes for young Black men.
Memphis high school redefines educational norms with project-based learning
Crosstown High in Memphis, Tennessee, is challenging traditional education models by implementing project-based learning and fostering a diverse student body.
Therapy school boosts mental health for Delhi’s marginalised youth
Project Phoenix, a one-year preventative mental health programme, offers help to children from Delhi’s most under-served communities, including slums, children’s homes, and red light districts.
