In today’s edition of Squirrel News, Los Angeles has voted to ban new oil and gas wells, US Congress passes a bill protecting same-sex marriage, and we meet the people on a mission to offer random acts of kindness.
Groups lauded the LA City Council’s decision, saying it will allow communities of colour to finally breathe easier. Advocates say oil wells and the health concerns that come with these disproportionately affect minority communities.
San Diego and Los Angeles prohibit use plastic foam
Expanded polystyrene, a material commonly used in disposable coffee cups, is no longer an option in California’s two largest cities as they combat plastic pollution.
Trudeau commits £510m to Indigenous-led conservation initiatives
A partnership of 30 Indigenous groups safeguarding boreal forests, rivers, and other resources will receive funding in the Northwest Territories as part of this initiative.
Bill protecting same-sex marriage passes U.S. Congress
The measure repeals the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act, which barred same-sex couples government benefits. The bill now awaits President Joe Biden’s signature in order to become law.
Zandile Ndhlovu, the country’s first black female freediving instructor, is on a mission to change long-held attitudes and teach young people to feel at home in the sea.
Artificial nests protect African penguins from climate change impact
Researchers are racing against the clock to save more African penguins as their population dwindles. Over 1,500 handmade ceramic nest boxes have been deployed to provide a cool haven for penguins.
Charitable donations peak in December, but what about the rest of the year? Sally Howard meets the people dedicated to random acts of kindness – and learns why giving anonymously is even better for you.
/cloudfront-us-east-2.images.arcpublishing.com/reuters/O2YOS2PCKJKEVBOX6NS3JR4BVI.jpg)
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(704x0:706x2):format(webp)/josh-tint-120622-2-2cd26e3e6e394880bed267579bc775a1.jpg)
