In today’s edition of Squirrel News, bamboo provides a more sustainable alternative to standard construction materials, self-charging trains receive funding in the UK and a virtual tour through Afghanistan supports female education.
Climate data for cities is best collected from its residents
Sensors, lab tests, monitors – despite all the technological support, the best source for climate data collection in cities is apparently its citizen scientists.
Changes that have saved lives and improved society
From landmine clearance to better trains and traffic controls, these changes have brought about lifesaving solutions with multiple benefits to the world.
This virtual tour allows people to witness the realities faced by females in Afghanistan, and support an underground school for girls at the same time.