In today’s edition of Squirrel News, a new US law permits drugmakers to forgo the use of lab animals, we explore six approaches to minimising food waste and see how indigenous restaurants are decolonising American cuisine.
Innovative technologies to replace animals in drug research
In a departure from a 1938 congressional mandate, a newly signed US law authorises drugmakers to use organs-on-chips or miniature tissue models instead of lab animals in safety trials.
Scotland’s previous energy policy set a 2030 renewable energy target of 50%. Now amid the energy crisis, Scottish officials say they can no longer favour the former approach.
Solar power plant supplies free energy to Turkish farmers
High electricity prices previously hindered local farmers from adequately irrigating their crops. This efficient solar power system allows them to maintain a wider area and harvest more crops.
New floating wind turbines off California to power 1.5 million homes
A catastrophic drought that hit the western United States in 2021 highlighted the need for an alternative power source. California is now planning to build the nation’s first floating offshore wind farms.
How humanity played a role in ozone layer recovery
This positive development shows that urgent global measures, when properly implemented, can be effective. “Ozone action sets a precedent for climate action,” the World Meteorological Organisation said.
Everyday, tons of food are wasted even as hunger worsens worldwide. From scrapping ‘best before’ dates to giving farmers incentives, here are methods to reducing food waste.
Lessons from Rwanda’s efforts to eliminate cervical cancer
Cervical cancer remains the fourth most common malignancy worldwide despite being among the most curable cancers. In Rwanda, authorities strive to follow the so-called 90-70-90 targets to tackle the problem.
Why the world needs more supportive housing projects
A nonprofit umbrella group says supportive housing addresses the interlocking crises of mental illness and homelessness. It argues that these initiatives also promote diversity.
