Andorra legalises same-sex marriage, plastic-eating bug discovered, reforesting ancient US woodlands

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In today’s edition of Squirrel News, we’re talking about the legalisation of same-sex marriage in Andorra, the discovery of a bug which feasts on hard-to-recycle and toxic plastic, and reforestation efforts in one of the most ancient forests in the United States.
Andorra has become the 27th UN member state to legalise same-sex marriage
Source: Thomson Reuters Foundation
Scientists have discovered a bug which feasts on toxic plastics that are difficult to recycle
Source: The Guardian
US national park workers are repopulating one of Montana’s most ancient forests with pine seedlings
Source: Yes Magazine
Environmental scientists are increasing insect populations by redefining the traditional US front lawn as bio-reserves
Source: CNN
Japan Airlines have stated female flight attendants are no longer required to wear mandatory skirts and high heels
Source: Thomson Reuters Foundation
Australia is helping Indonesia tackle gender inequality through its support of women’s civil society organisations
Source: Global Citizen
Scientists are close to using artificial photosynthesis to generate renewable energy from CO2 in our atmosphere
Source: Inhabitat
A rise in the number of Taiwanese activists proves younger generations are determined to protect democracy
Source: Al Jazeera
A ten-year-old child in Kerala has built a robot which automatically dispenses hand sanitiser
Source: The Better India
A prototype of spring powered shoes which might help humans run more than 50% faster is in development
Source: New Scientist