Mexico’s climate win, female warriors of the forest, 3D-printed concrete

| Posted on August 24, 2020 |

Photo: Crisoforo Gaspar Hernandez / Unsplash (CC0)

Today’s edition of Squirrel News looks at Mexico’s meritable work towards the fight against the climate crisis, the indigenous women at the forefront of forest conservation in Brazil, and the doors that 3D-printed concrete could open in the construction sector.

Mexico City wins One Planet City Challenge, recognised for ambitious climate action

As one of the largest, most populous cities globally, it won the 2020 One Planet City Challenge for excellent planning and progress.

Source: Planetary Press

The female warriors protecting indigenous Amazonian territory

Experts have made a call for the greater recognition of the link between gender equality and environmental protection.The Guajajara “women warriors” from the Brazilian Amazon are living proof of the concept.

Source: Mongabay

Scientists create 3D-printed buildings from soil

Eco-friendly technology could potentially replace concrete and revolutionise sector.

Source: The Guardian

Britain to get first commercial refinery for extracting precious metals from e-waste

Cheshire-based facility will be world’s first to use bacteria-based recycling processes.

Source: The Guardian

Ghanaian government commissions university dedicated to sustainable development and the environment

The university will focus on the research and education of sustainability and environmental issues such as illegal mining and climate change.

Source: Planetary Press

The fight against light skin bias

Social media has altered the way South Asia deals with colourism. The cultural shift has resulted in companies like L’oreal and Unilever modifying their products.

Source: BBC

Vocational and entrepreneurial training for the youth in the Central African Republic

The Norwegian Refugee Council has lanched a program that aims to teach the youth skills like sewing, carpentry and masonry.

Source: Global Citizen

Using horror to address human rights abuse in Latin America

Mexican director, Issa Lopez noted that horror goes directly into our most initimate and primal emotion.

Source: The Conversation

What ‘WAP’ has taught us about the fear of sexually liberated black women

Considering the conservative backlash received, the song sparked a conversation on double standards that black women face in the music industry.