Today on Squirrel News, renewables hit a new milestone providing over 30% of global electricity, a hybrid drone transforms into a flotation device to rescue drowning swimmers, and AI technology is helping extend careers in physically demanding jobs.
Renewables surpass 30% of global electricity supply
Renewable energy accounted for more than 30% of global electricity in the past year, driven by significant growth in wind and solar power, according to a report by climate thinktank Ember.
Transforming into a flotation device to rescue swimmers, the TY-3R drone is equipped with a camera and capable of high-speed operation in strong winds, enhancing rescue efforts with real-time video feeds.
AI helps extend careers in physically demanding jobs
In Cambridgeshire, AI technology is helping mechanics stay on the job longer. The technology reduces strain by analysing technicians’ movements and providing custom exoskeletons.
EU enacts first law to combat violence against women
The EU has adopted its first law requiring member states to criminalise female genital mutilation, forced marriage, and online harassment. The legislation makes it easier for victims of domestic abuse to report crimes.
Nevada’s apprenticeship programme addresses teacher shortages by recruiting support staff to become full-time educators. This initiative provides aspiring teachers with no-cost degrees and paid, hands-on experience, leading to higher retention rates.
US cities adopt innovative urban solutions from Latin America
The UCSD-Alacrán Community Station near the San Diego-Tijuana border provides housing, healthcare, education, and job opportunities for migrants. Inspired by urban policies in Latin America, this initiative helps integrate migrants into their new communities.
Mexico’s ancient floating gardens offer sustainable farming solutions
Mexico City’s 1,000-year-old chinampas, or floating gardens, provide a sustainable farming method that can address modern challenges like drought and food security. These yield high crop productivity and require minimal irrigation.
A look at projects addressing global sexism and gender inequality
In India, workshops recruit young men as allies against sexism, while the Chalk Back initiative encourages women to highlight street harassment by writing sexist remarks in chalk.
