Reducing street violence in Chicago, rediscovering “extinct” species, Finland’s 16-year-old PM

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In today’s issue of Squirrel News, we’re talking about a groundbreaking new scheme in Chicago which has led to a 33% reduction in shootings, the innovative eDNA testing method allowing scientists to rediscover species previously thought to be extinct, and Finland’s interesting way of highlighting gender inequality and boosting the prospects of young women.
A new initiative in Chicago’s South Side has reduced street violence by 33%
Source: The Philadelphia Citizen
Through eDNA testing, species previously thought to be extinct are being rediscovered
Source: Mongabay
A 16-year-old girl will replace the Finnish prime minister for a day to highlight gender inequality
Source: BBC News
Somali refugee boxer Ramla Ali is inspiring a new generation of Muslim girls to take up the sport
Source: Africa News
A Swedish grocery store is pricing goods based on their carbon footprint
Source: Inhabitat
The BARBARA Project is transforming food waste into useful raw materials
Source: Euronews
A network of 7,000 walking routes is encouraging slow travel in the UK
Source: Euronews
An Indian artist has created a platform offering support for those affected by online abuse in relationships
Source: BBC News
The non-profit LGBT Asylum Project is helping non-heteronormative asylum seekers become US citizens
Source: LGBTQ Nation
The first non-profit record label for incarcerated persons is highlighting structural racism in the USA
Source: Advocate