In today’s edition of Squirrel News, we’re talking about the creation of the world’s fourth biggest marine sanctuary, the elimination of a parasitic disease in Malawi, and how Ghanaian citizens are fighting invasive fishing practices using a unique smartphone app.
Ghanaians devastated by illegal fishing try hand at citizen sleuthing
Crucial fish stocks could disappear within five years without urgent action, so desperate fishers are using a new smartphone app to log alleged crimes.
New research has resulted in a battery able to power electric cars for over 1,000km
The Dutch-German project trials a new type of technology known as spatial atom layer disposition, and allows the battery to be fully charged within twenty minutes.
An IKEA-style catalogue of DIY adjustments is helping create dementia-friendly homes
Lekker Architects and Lanzavecchia + Wai’s manual is filled with tips and tricks on how to hack the Swedish company’s products to better serve people living with dementia.
Landless Thais are setting up homes in a mangrove forest in a conservation push
A pilot project will allow new residents the right to live in a protected area of Ranong in exchange for a commitment to forest protection, and could be an effective model of conservation.
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