In today’s edition of Squirrel News, we’re talking about how street vendors in New York stand as a model for self-regulating communities, the housing industry seeing a new approach to address homelessness, and the installation of a transgender bishop in the Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Self-legislating street vendors set an example in New York
When vendors in Queens, in the absence of enforcement agents, started self-governing during Covid, it gave a glimpse of how public areas could look like in the future.
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Next City
Rooftop homes address the issue of homelessness
This project by Agile Homes sees the development of affordable rooftop straw-and-wood mobile homes for people.
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Treehugger
Evangelical Lutheran Church welcomes transgender bishop
The Reverend will lead one of the church’s 65 synods, overseeing nearly 200 congregations in northern California and northern Nevada.
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npr
A cafe with a social purpose
This London cafe in busy Brixton is staffed by people experiencing challenges such as learning difficulties and mental health issues.
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Smiley
World’s first reusable wind turbines
Innovative resin used in the construction of these turbine blades enables the composite materials to be recycled.
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Inhabitat
Cruisers clean up Svalbard
The passengers in this expedition engage in a clean up operation while cruising along the Arctic.
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Euronews
Housing complex provides its own working farm
Funded by an affordable housing bond passed in the country, the town of Santa Clara sees a 361-unit complex that can produce its own agricultural commodity.
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Fast Company
Providing food justice in Brooklyn
A variety of fruits and vegetables are grown in this culturally diverse community, including specialty crops from the community’s diverse cultures in an effort to ensure food equality.
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Yes Magazine
Ig Nobel prize and what it stands for
Acknowledging atypical achievements in science and humanities, this spoof award makes room for funny yet intelligent reflections.
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Aljazeera
India releases its first captive-bred endangered vultures
A successful breeding programme boosts the population of vultures in the country after they had dropped by over 97% in the 90s.