Saving fish populations, natural flood solutions, carbon-negative hand sanitiser

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In today’s issue of Squirrel News, we’re talking about reviving damaged fish stocks and improving ocean health, the increase in natural flood management solutions in the UK, and how independent companies are rallying together to help combat the global shortage in hand sanitiser.

A strategic fishery closure in Spain has increased a depleted anchovy population by 922%

With the fish population at a catastrophic low in 2005, fishermen in the Cantabrian sea are now reaping the benefits of protective ocean management measures.

Source: Oceana

A company has managed to trap CO2 emissions in order to produce alcohol for hand sanitiser

Normally concentrating their efforts on creating carbon-negative vodka, New York’s Air Co. are aiding efforts to combat the global shortage in the alcohol-based cleaning product.

Source: Euronews

Natural flood management solutions are on the rise in the UK

The UK government are increasing looking to invest in holistic systems such as relief channels, in addition to exploring soil absorbtion rates and tree and hedge defences.

Source: The Guardian

Fujifilm have developed a coronavirus test which can produce results in approximately two hours

The test reduces waiting times from an average of four to six hours, and will be released for use on April 15th.

Source: Reuters

A volunteer in Bangladesh is fighting to ensure the country’s sex workers have acess to safe water and sanitation

25-year-old Shomy Hasan Chowdhury is protecting the health and human rights of some of the country’s most at risk women by raising awareness and educating citizens.

Source: Global Citizen

A nonprofit organisation has planted over 80,000 trees in Kenya and Rwanda

The charity One Tree Planted are training ocal farmers in agronomy, technical skills and sustainable practices, in addition to their grassroots work in the countries.

Source: Inhabitat

Brewers in Japan’s Fukushima province are helping to revive the area nine years after a devastating earthquake

A new generation are supporting the local economy by breathing new life into the region’s sake industry, in addition to supporting employee rights and creating a positive working culture.

Source: Japan Times

A California startup have developed a solar panel which mimics the look and texture of regular windows

Ubiquitous Energy have created transparent solar cells, allowing every window in a house to generate green electricity.

Source: CNN

A South African mining town is using gumboot dancing to empower a generation of young men

Diamonds in the Rough uses the unique method to encourage men to express emotions they are often discouraged from sharing, promoting healthy conversations around mental health.

Source: Global Citizen

A Dutch scheme to support the country’s famous floriculture industry in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak is flourishing

Over 1,000 companies have signed up to buy and donate flowers to their workers in order to preserve the floral economy and spread joy during a time of global uncertainty.

Source: The Guardian

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