In today’s edition of Squirrel News, we’re talking about a pioneering conservation programme saving Kenya’s turtle hatchlings, a historic ruling in Colombia granting legal status to at least one million Venezuelan migrants and refugees, and a growing interest in plant-based agriculture on US cattle ranches.
US cattle ranchers are switching to sustainable plant-based farming
With interest in vegan diets and environmentally conscious lifestyles growing, an increasing number of cattle ranchers are making the switch to plant-based agriculture.
South Korea’s cinemas are staying afloat by hiring out their screens to gamers
With many cinemas suffering as a result of COVID-19 restrictions, theatre chains have come up with an interesting solution to bring in new revenue streams.
A radio show in a small Indian town is giving a voice to child workers
As part of a drive to raise awareness of child labour in the country, the Loudspeaker radio channel is hosting a weekly programme in collaboration with an anti-trafficking charity.
Predator-free sanctuaries are saving Australia’s elusive numbats
Thanks to vast safe spaces curated by conservationists, the unique and little-known marsupial is moving away from its status as one of the world’s most endangered animals.
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Coal power falls in China and India in first since 1970s, Vienna’s light pollution drops by 75%, street psychiatry
NYC sees lowest number of shootings ever, Norway’s car sales hit 96% electric, Chile’s 2,800km wildlife corridor
London’s murder rate at ten-year low, free childcare for 2-year-olds, sign language cafe
