In today’s edition of Squirrel News, we’re talking about a peatland restoration project in Manchester that boosts biodiversity and prevents flooding while absorbing atmospheric carbon, the Free Food Fridge project in Albany, New York that provides fresh food for those in need, and a tax exemption for transit riders in Washington D.C.
Peatland restoration project aims to soak up carbon and boost biodiversity
In the wake of the climate crisis, a peatland restoration project near Manchester is expected to prevent flooding while simultaneously absorbing excess carbon from the air.
Community fridge networks in Albany are providing a quick fix to the problem of food access and distribution amongst people experiencing food insecurity.
Mexico addresses issues of land degradation through innovative methods
A peasant farmer restores degraded land to productivity, while also enhancing soil carbon storage and producing a marketable fodder for grazing animals.
Tree-sourced batteries might be the future of electric travel
A wood-based material called lignin is being tested for the production of sustainable battery power, in a move that could reconfigure the future of electric cars.
Activist entrepreneurs are running zero-waste shops across the UK
Stacey Fordham and Lidia Rueda are supporting the green community by sharing how they established their business – offering full supplier lists, business plans and pricing lists for free, online.
