In today’s edition of Squirrel News, we’re talking about the US election and Kamala Harris’ history-making win, Nevada’s vote to protect same-sex marriage within its constitution, and an innovative new project saving beached dolphins in Cape Cod.
Alabama has voted to remove racist language from its constitution
Although segregation hasn’t been legal in Alabama since the 1950s, a section remains in the state’s constitution requiring Black and White children to attend schools separated by race.
A youth-led movement is making climate science accessible to those outside the west
Recognising that the people who are most affected by climate change are often the least able to access information about it, Climate Cardinals is translating crucial resources into over 100 different languages.
Chris Nikic becomes first person with Down’s syndrome to finish an Ironman triathlon
A 21-year-old triathlete from Florida has become the first person with Down’s syndrome to finish an Ironman event – swimming 2.4 miles, cycling 112 miles and running a 26.2-mile marathon.
Source: BBC
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Growing tiny forest movement, free school meals in California, LatAm’s first non-binary ID cards
India plants 250 million trees, goats fighting wildfires, Maine shifts recycling responsibility
Coral reef insurance, California’s guaranteed income plan, Madrid’s urban forest
