In today’s edition of Squirrel News, we’re exploring the passing of groundbreaking climate legislation in New York state, the indigenous people of the Kitasoo/Xai’xais taking the safety of their waters into their own hands, and how Afghan women are fostering solidarity through writing and art.
New York takes big step toward renewable energy in “historic” climate win
New York state has passed legislation that will scale up the state’s renewable energy production and signals a major step toward moving utilities out of private hands to become publicly owned.
The First Nation that unilaterally declared a marine protected area
For 20 years, indigenous people of the Kitasoo/Xai’xais saw their coastal waters being depleted while the Canadian state dithered. Now they’ve taken matters into their own hands
US pledges $1 billion to support nations vulnerable to climate change
The money funnelled through the Green Climate Fund aims to help countries most at risk of extreme weather events protect themselves and develop solutions.
First UK baby with DNA from three people born after new IVF procedure
The first UK baby created with DNA from three people has been born after doctors performed a groundbreaking IVF procedure that aims to prevent children from inheriting incurable diseases.
Kosovo solar farm enlists the help of sheep to mow the grass
Rather than wasting their own energy cutting the grass surrounding their solar panels, workers at the energy farm opted for a more sustainable solution.
Deconstructing the sneaker is protecting the Amazon
With the majority of shoe brands using synthetic materials, one company is turning to local harvesters and sustainable wild rubber in a greener approach.
Colombian initiative retrains former guerrilla fighters in ecotourism projects
The project bridges the gap between conservation and peacebuilding, protecting nature while integrating former fighters back into society after the end of the country’s civil war.
“Nest man of India” builds 250,000 homes for sparrows
With bird species who make Dehli their home at risk from industrialisation, Rakesh Khatri’s mammoth project aims to start conversation around conservation.
Afghan women are using art to fight back against Taliban oppression
Using the power of writing, storytelling, and painting as a means of resistance, Afghan women are fostering a sense of empowerment by standing together in solidarity.
