In today’s edition of Squirrel News, a study found a quicker way to tutor kids in reading, a startup is rolling out solar panels on railway, and 20 public pools in the UK are set to benefit from data centre heat tech.
How ‘short-burst’ tutoring benefits kids learning to read
A study in the US state of Florida has found that short-burst tutoring works wonders for children who have just begun learning to read. This method requires a small classroom space and involves less disruption to school schedule.
Source: The Hechinger Report
Swiss startup to roll out carpet-like solar panels in world first
Sun-Ways developed a mechanism that installs removable solar panels in the spaces between railway tracks. The startup has since addressed concerns regarding risk of fires.
Source: Euronews
Innovative heat tech could save England’s swimming pools from closure
Twenty pools may be upgraded this year following the example of a public pool in Devon that uses energy from a small data centre to heat its water.
Source: The Guardian
French weather bulletins now include climate change angle
Two French TV stations are breaking away from traditional weather forecasts to add a climate angle. Forecasters have long been encouraged to consider climate change science in their reports.
Source: Euronews
Board game helps teach sustainable living to Finnish kids
The Climate Puzzle, a board game developed by a Finnish climate firm, uses emissions data to show players the impact of lifestyle choices.
Source: Bloomberg
Idris Elba, Mo Abudu to foster African film and TV talent
Two big names in the media industry are joining forces to promote authentic representation and diverse storytelling.
Source: CNN
Public art investment shows transformation of a city in Indiana
Fort Wayne has bounced back from decades of job shortage and is now investing in public art. Arts and culture are a multibillion-dollar industry in Indiana alone, employing over 78,000 people.
Source: PBS
Unique farm on top of car park proposed for Birmingham
This initiative would provide fresh locally grown food, promote sustainable agriculture and cut carbon emissions.
Source: The Guardian
Centuries later, Tokyo farms continue to thrive
More than a thousand farms are able to flourish in the bustling city of Tokyo thanks to a law allowing farmland owners to register their fields as Productive Green Areas.
Source: Reasons to be Cheerful
Mobile childcare supports parents working outdoors
In Burkina Faso, a project has made childcare accessible to parents who are working as outdoor manual labourers.