In today’s edition of Squirrel News, we take a look at successful reforestation efforts with a twist in Costa Rica, new Arab sportswear businesses led by women against all odds, and the new climate training for doctors.
US medical schools make climate training a priority for new doctors
The intersection of climate change and health is real. These medical schools are reckoning with the health risks brought on by the climate crisis such as a higher incidence of preterm births and strokes.
European schools are getting ready to welcome Ukrainian children
Schools are increasing the number of classes, translating curriculums and fast-tracking the registration of Ukrainian teachers to make the transition as seamless as possible for the more than 1.5 million children fleeing the war.
British Royal Mint invests in salvaging gold from circuit boards
A new plant in Wales will open in 2023 with a capacity to process 90 tons of circuit boards every week. The resulting hundreds of kilograms of gold will be traded as a physical commodity in European stock exchanges.
Innovative flat-pack buildings perfect for “meanwhile spaces”
Designed by a London architecture firm, these easily-undone buildings are ideal to be used by small businesses in vacant land while the local government makes an official decision about its future.
Native American-led breweries create space for storytelling
Young Native Americans are taking advantage of today’s craft beer movement to take ownership of their culture’s stories and be a beacon of hope to their often underserved communities.
Lebanon’s Shouf bioreserve is a rare restoration success story
During the country’s 15-year civil war, the area was protected by landmines and armed guards. Now it offers many hiking trails beloved by locals and foreigners, as well as training programs for small business owners.
#17: Cities owned by locals – or how to become a landlord with little money
In our new podcast episode, we’re talking about a new, promising movement in which people who would usually not be able to afford it and sometimes not even think about it help each other aquire residential property.
