In today’s edition of Squirrel News, California promotes affordable housing through a “mansion tax,” new method keeps meth addicts sober, and a flying robot saves endangered plants.
LA aims to promote affordable housing through “mansion tax”
A tax on homes worth more then $5 million is predicted to generate up to $900 million a year. California plans to use this money to build subsidized housing.
Biden proposes a rule forcing Federal contractors to disclose Scope 3 emissions
Scope 3 refers to the emissions upstream and downstream of a product after manufacturing, like supply chains and packaging. Now Federal contractors will have to disclose their climate impact.
Community-owned businesses find success in Philadelphia
The Kensington Corridor Trust is a community-owned real estate entity in Philadelphia that puts real estate under group management. The model has been so successful that it has spread all over the US.
Areas that experience extended dry periods due to climate change may now be able to draw water from fog. In the right conditions, enough moisture is produced to be used in agriculture.
How to tackle food poverty with the tools of a modern start-up
Millions of American families depend on food banks. Dion Dawson come up with a better solution. His non-profit delivers free healthful, nutritious food to families in need. In our new podcast episode, Dion explains how the approach solves multiple problems at once.