In today’s edition of Squirrel News, we’re talking about Medellin set to become Latin America’s first sustainable city, how the sale of mooncakes shows acceptance of mental health problems in China, and how a pop-up bicycle library in London gets more people pedalling.
Medellin reinvents itself as Latin America’s first eco-city
Previously considered one of the most dangerous cities in the world, the Colombian city has transformed itself into a model of urban planning and innovation.
How mooncakes help to destigmatize mental health problems in Shanghai
With the approaching Mid-Autumn Festival in China, a Shanghai mental health center’s fast-selling mooncakes change the public perception of mental health problems.
London’s bicycle library helps overcome barriers to cycling
In one of London’s poorest boroughs, a cycle hub loans bicycles and provides advice to novice riders for free in an effort to encourage more people to cycle and create a sustainable neighbourhood.
This nightclub aims to harness energy from the dance floor
To mark the forthcoming climate summit, COP26, the arts venue and events company, SWG3 plans to harness energy from body heat to meet its energy requirements.
