In today’s edition of Squirrel News, we’re talking about how the US has succeeded in tackling its overfishing problem, Mongolia’s pledge to invest 1% of its GDP in tree planting, and the Japanese Typhoon Science and Technology Research Center’s attempts to store the energy of super typhoons.
Fish stocks in 43 US states have rebuilt themselves over the last two decades
The science-driven approach monitors existing fish stocks whilst allocating percentages to fishers, who then in turn profit from an increase in the overall availability of fish.
The Mongolian government will allocate 1% of its GDP into measures tackling climate change, including the country’s desertification and land degradation.
Japanese research centre to utilise energy of super typhoons
The scientists are confident that their work won’t just mitigate the typhoon’s effects, but also use cooling measures in the eye of the storm to make harness its energy.
Reforms in US banking help marginalised communities access own bank accounts
With 17% of Black and 16% of hispanic households having no access to a regular bank account, the US Postal Service will now act as an intermediary to facilitate financial transactions.
Google and YouTube to demonetise false climate change claims
As part of ongoing efforts to combat misinformation on the platforms, company officials stated that the monetisation of videos containing content on climate change denial is now prohibited.
First digital and fully automated tram premieres in Hamburg
The tram designed by Deutsche Bahn and Siemens is to service all of Hamburg, whilst significantly increasing energy efficiency and reducing operating costs.
Free computer game Apart of Me has been designed to help young people deal with grief, whilst Mind Light helps children cope with anxiety – and therapists have started recommending both.
