In today’s edition of Squirrel News, green spaces reduce crime in cities, poverty in India has declined drastically during the last 15 years, and lynx, wild horses, and vultures return to eastern Spain thanks to a recent rewilding project.
How green spaces in cities reduce crime and violence
It is well known that trees and green spaces have numerous positive effects. A new study now also shows that green spaces in cities lead to less crime.
Historic change’: Number of poor people in India has decreased drastically
The number of poor people in India fell by about 415 million between 2005-06 and 2019-21. According to the UN, the ‘historic change” demonstrates that the Sustainable Development Goal target of reducing global poverty at least by half is achievable.
The country’s first-ever professional women’s football team has launched its first game in Makeni, starting a season that will see twelve clubs participate.
A ‘game-changer’ for millions: Americans can now buy hearing aids over the counter
In the US, adults with mild to moderate hearing loss will be able to buy hearing aids over the counter for the first time. Until now, they had to get a doctor’s prescription and a custom fitting which cost at least $4,000 on average.
Initiative in Colorado provides possibility of renters having stakes in their buildings
A new ballot initiative could see affordable housing renters in Colorado having equity from the buildings redirected back to them. The ground-breaking model has never been attempted at this scale before.
Investment in wind and solar to outpace oil and gas drilling for first time ever
According to an analyst, global investment in wind and solar energy is set to outpace oil and gas drilling for the first time this year. It’s a milestone in the worldwide transition to clean energy that comes in spite of the heavy energy crisis.
How Covid vaccine technology could help defeat cancer
Uğur Şahin and Özlem Türeci team behind one of the most successful Covid vaccines, yet they are barely known outside Germany. In an interview with the BBC, they explain how mRNA technology could be repurposed in order to attack cancer cells instead of invading coronaviruses.
Op-Ed: Why guaranteed income is more important than just having money each month
A spate of guaranteed income programmes across America are demonstrating their potential to improve the livelihoods of their communities beyond just a paycheck.
