In today’s edition of Squirrel News, we’re talking about a tiny forest movement taking root in Europe, California’s decision to provide free school meals to all students regardless of their financial background, and the first non-binary ID cards in Latin America.
A tiny forest movement is breathing fresh air into urban environments
A movement to plant small, dense ecosystems is gaining traction across Europe, with advocates saying that they improve air quality, local biodiversity, and even our own wellbeing.
Argentina rolls out non-binary ID cards in Latin American first
Non-binary citizens – who neither identify as male nor female – will now be allowed to use “x” in the gender field on national ID documents and passports.
Basel becomes the first city to make green spaces mandatory on new buildings
The Swiss region aims to tackle climate change through a network of green roofs, becoming the first city in the world to make this a legal requirement for new developments.
The Chief Purpose Officer is the C-suite job of the future
With many companies looking to find solutions to systemic racism and social problems, more and more firms are turning to a purpose-focused executive to lead their efforts.
The Playwright Zone aims to ease the transition from lockdown to normal life
The creator of Jouska Productions, John Becker, has announced this latest project which hopes to make the post-pandemic survival of theatres more sustainable.
Project Safe Flight is saving New York City’s birds
The initiative identifies and rectifies problematic areas, making urban areas safer for migrating and local species whilst also rescuing and rehabilitating injured birds.
