Underwater reef music, preventing domestic homicides, hedgehog highways

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In today’s edition of Squirrel News, we’re talking about how music intercepts reef degradation, a police officer that has made it her mission to fight domestic violence, and a wildlife haven in Oxfordshire.

Music’s contribution to reef conservation efforts

As part of a study conducted in the great barrier reef, it was found that acoustically enhanced reefs resulted in a 50% increase in biodiversity.

Source: Treehugger

This police officer has made it her mission to disarm domestic abusers

Through legally cofisticating weapons from offenders, Martinez Jordan has managed to take possession of more than 200 guns to date. She is credited for preventing domestic homicides through her confistication scheme.

Source: Today

Green jobs: how Guatemala is employing refugees to protect wildlife

In Guatemala, refugees have found themselves contributing to wildlife protection by becoming park rangers. Having hit the 50 employee mark, the next milestone is 100.

Source: Mongabay

Nigerian women have become the front runners of anti-police brutality protests

At the heart of peaceful protests, Nigerian women have made it a mission to support fellow protestors in organising, fundraising and strategising endeavors.

Source: Al Jazeera

This female-led and run solar station is changing gender norms in Yemen

While they were initially made fun of, the women in Abs have fuelled demand for female participation through successfully implementing sustainable energy among their communities.

Source: Al Jazeera

Irish citizens have donated over $1 million to a Native American COVID-19 relief fund

In light of the pandemic, Irish citizens collected over $1 million for Native American communities. The event is reminiscent of the aid Native Americans once sent to Ireland during the great famine.

Source: Global Citizen

Bristol officially launches plans to pedestrianise centre

A scheme to turn Bristol’s historic centre into a pedestrian-only zone has been officially launched as part of moves to get the city back on its feet following the shock of the coronavirus pandemic.

Source: The Guardian

Cities all over the world are reclaiming street parking spots for pedestrians

Schemes to reclaim city streets are flourishing as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Source: The Guardian

A city in Ohio has cancelled the Columbus Day holiday in favour of a more progressive celebration

Sandusky joined other US jurisdictions by nixing Columbus Day in favour of election day.

Source: The Philadelphia Citizen

Prickly business: the hedgehog highway that knits a village together

With their miniature ramps, stairs and holes cut into fences and stone walls, the gardens of Kirtlington are a haven for wildlife.

Source: The Guardian

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