In today’s edition of Squirrel News, we’re talking about a vertical forest that can hold the same amount of vegetation as a hectare of woodland, a surge in funding for clean energy that is predicted to surpass that of fossil fuels, and a new digital app that empowers immigrant workers to reclaim stolen wages.
Utrecht’s vertical forest to hold same vegetation as 1 hectare of woodland
With 300 trees and 10,000 plants, Utrecht’s new green tower is expected to produce tonnes of oxygen, reduce noise pollution, and enhance the well-being of residents.
Funding boom for clean energy to hit $1.7tn this year
According to the IEA, investments in clean energy are projected to surpass those in fossil fuels, as more investors opt for renewables, electric vehicles, nuclear power, grids, and storage.
New digital tool empowers immigrant workers to reclaim stolen wages
¡Reclamo! was designed to simplify the process of filing wage theft complaints in New York. The app equips workers and advocates with the tools to seek economic justice.
As the popularity of microcars grows globally, Amsterdam offers valuable insights into finding a regulatory balance that promotes alternative mobility options without compromising the benefits of cycling, walking, and public transit.
Scientists discover way to generate clean electricity using humidity
A group of engineers in the US has developed a device capable of generating renewable energy from a source that, unlike solar and wind, is continuously available.
New app to guide blind people in navigating cities
A French start-up is developing an app for visually impaired individuals. With 3D sound and high-precision GPS, this innovation will serve as a complement to existing aids such as guide dogs and white canes.
From ‘forest bathing’ in Japan to national park visits in Canada, the medical movement of green prescriptions is tapping into the healing properties of nature.
Indian women-led waste management system helps support several jobs
The city of Ambikapur implemented a decentralised waste management maintained by a group of 470 women. The initiative has led to a decrease in landfill waste and an increase in revenue for the municipal corporation that supports jobs.
How Toronto’s Don River, once declared dead, is roaring back to life
River’s wildlife is gingerly returning to areas that were once the site of heavy industry and its waters will soon become cleaner as the city spends billions to save it.
