Deaths from natural disasters in decline, US to end gun sales loophole, India’s ‘right to life’ legislation

We're kicking off the week at Squirrel News talking about the decrease in natural disaster fatalities worldwide over the past century, the US taking steps to close the 'gun show loophole' that allows firearms sales without background checks, and how India's 'right to life' legisl … | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 7 months ago

The drug-checking app saving lives, pay-as-you-go factories, EU classifies abortion access as fundamental right

In today's edition, we explore how a drug-checking app is not only providing alerts and saving lives, the concept of pay-as-you-go factories, and the European Union's landmark decision to acknowledge abortion access as a fundamental right. | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 7 months ago

Historic climate ruling, federal limits on forever chemicals, subscription-based solar panels

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@squirrel-news.net | 7 months ago

Cyclists outnumber motorists in Paris, free housing for childcare workers, solar power surpasses coal in Texas

Today at Squirrel News, we're talking about the cycling revolution in Paris, a unique initiative in Connecticut helping parents and caregivers manage the rising cost of childcare, and a green energy milestone in Texas as solar power outperforms coal for the first time ever. | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 7 months ago

Whales granted legal personhood, largest-ever land restoration initiative, UK trials dementia blood tests

In today's edition of Squirrel News, we delve into a groundbreaking animal rights declaration spearheaded by Indigenous Pacific leaders, a monumental initiative aiming to reclaim over eight million hectares of land throughout the Mediterranean, and promising advancements in demen … | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 7 months ago

Democratic change in Senegal, Thailand’s same-sex marriage bill, suitcase-sized TB diagnostic kits

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@squirrel-news.net | 7 months ago

March roundup: 25 stories of solutions and progress

It's the start of a new month, which means it's our pleasure to present a roundup of our editors' top picks in the realm of solutions journalism from March! From France's groundbreaking legislation reining in the fast fashion frenzy to Tennessee's pioneering law safeguarding arti … | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 7 months ago

Squirrel News Easter Quiz

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Squirrel News Easter 2024 Quiz – Sources

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Saving children from the mafia, protecting artists against AI, free climbing sessions for refugees

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@squirrel-news.net | 8 months ago

Gray whale die-off ends, restoring degraded reefs in labs, ban on book bans

Photo: Josh Withers via Unsplash / CC0 Today on Squirrel News, we […] | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 8 months ago

Historic US climate regulation, millions of anti-dengue mosquitoes, stipends against eviction, social supermarkets

In today's edition of Squirrel News, we highlight a new EPA rule that promises cleaner air and a quicker transition to electric vehicles, the doubling number of Brazilian cities served in a successful programme fighting dengue fever, open-ended stipends that are keeping renters i … | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 8 months ago

Traffic app for blind riders, bowel cancer diagnosis without biopsies, matchmaking for affordable housing

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@squirrel-news.net | 8 months ago

EU approves supply chain human rights law, affordable gene therapies, redefining Indigenous film narratives

In today's edition of Squirrel News, we delve into the European Union's endorsement of legislation aimed at safeguarding human rights within supply chains, a new way for US states to cover expensive gene therapies for those with low incomes, and the Indigenous women retelling the … | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 8 months ago

France tackles the fast fashion industry, world-first AI legislation, big drop in UK middle-aged cancer deaths

In the latest issue of Squirrel News, discover how France is pioneering world-first laws to tackle fast fashion's effects, MEPs are endorsing pioneering AI regulations, and a UK study is unveiling a drop in middle-aged cancer fatalities. | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 8 months ago

Child mortality hits record low, a ‘plan for play’ in UK schools, cash aid for Flint moms

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@squirrel-news.net | 8 months ago

World’s largest sand battery, bald eagles nest in Toronto for first time, urban food forest in public park

In the latest Squirrel News update, we're kicking off Monday with a mammoth sand battery set to reduce a Finnish town's carbon emissions by nearly 70%, the historic debut of bald eagles nesting in Toronto, and the urban food forest project bringing healthy food to public parks. | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 8 months ago

Rehabilitating Panamanian prisons, decarbonising the EU, the farmers ditching factory farming

In our latest update before the weekend, we delve into the transformative efforts of an initiative breathing new life into a Panamanian prison, explore new pledges contributing to the decarbonisation of the EU, and spotlight farmers who are making the shift away from conventional … | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 8 months ago

EU to ban products from forced labour, people with Down syndrome live longer than ever, $600m to end cervical cancer

Today on Squirrel News, we explore the EU's ban on forced labour products, new support systems for adults with Down syndrome, and a global funding drive to | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 8 months ago

Monthly recap: 28 stories about solutions and progress

As we kick off a new month, it's time to delve into our February recap! From landmark environmental protection laws making strides in Europe to the establishment of an LGBT-friendly mosque in Marseille, we're moving into March with a lot to celebrate. | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 8 months ago

Spain bans short-haul domestic flights, France to make abortion a constitutional right, Finland halves suicide rate

In the last Squirrel News update ahead of the weekend, we delve into Spain's recent decision to prohibit short-haul domestic flights, the French Senate's move to constitutionally safeguard women's right to abortion, and Finland's achievement in cutting its suicide rate by half. | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 8 months ago

EU criminalises “ecocide” & passes landmark nature restoration law, cars powered by woodchips

Today on Squirrel News, the EU now treats severe environmental damage as a crime, adopts a groundbreaking ecosystem restoration law, and a New Zealand firm unveils woodchip-powered EV battery technology. | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 8 months ago

The cities swapping concrete for nature, robot exoskeleton, Michigan repeals decades-old anti-union law

In today's issue of Squirrel News, we delve into the eco-friendly transformations happening as a growing number of urban areas opt for greenery over concrete, explore the advancements of robot exoskeletons, and celebrate the dismantling of anti-union legislation in Michigan. | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 9 months ago

Nonprofit tackles 2 million lbs of ocean-bound waste, CT leads medical debt relief, soccer unites El Salvador

In the latest Squirrel News update, we delve into the impactful strides of a nonprofit removing 2 million pounds of ocean-bound waste, Connecticut's groundbreaking commitment to erasing medical debt, and the transformative journey of soccer in El Salvador. | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 9 months ago

Regreening Dominican Republic, Dublin curbs city center traffic, school aids Boko Haram survivors

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@squirrel-news.net | 9 months ago

Cash incentives for cyclist commuters, prescription meal kits tackling diabetes, zero poaching in national park

Today's Squirrel News highlights include a new scheme helping Denverites stay active and earn cash by embracing sustainable commuting options, prescription meal kits designed to fight diabetes, and a conservation win with zero elephant poaching recorded in a Republic of Congo Nat … | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 9 months ago

Marseille’s queer mosque, Australia’s ‘right to disconnect’ law passes Senate, Greece legalises same-sex marriage

In the latest update from Squirrel News: a Marseille mosque embraces the queer community, Australia's Senate approves 'right to disconnect' law, and Greece makes history as the first Orthodox Christian nation to legalise same-sex marriage. | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 9 months ago

“We are Islam”: The mosque in Marseille catering to the queer community

Ludovic-Mohamed Zahed lives as an openly homosexual imam in France. His religion has long been the subject of heated debate here, especially after the Islamist-motivated terrorist attacks on the editorial offices of Charlie Hebdo and the concert at the Bataclan in 2015. During hi … | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 9 months ago

Zimbabwe scraps death penalty law, violent crime in US drops fast, England launches biodiversity credit scheme

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@squirrel-news.net | 9 months ago

#35: Personal notes on current events and the past

In this episode, Ed and Jonathan, a Jew in LA and Jonathan a German in Berlin, reflect on current political events and their personal relation and experience with it: The rise of the far-right AfD in Germany, mass protests against it, and how Germany deals with the past in genera … | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 9 months ago

Ecosia plants 200 million trees, Ireland launches deposit return scheme, Brazil’s first all-women samba school

In today's edition of Squirrel News, we cover the remarkable achievement of sustainability-centric search engine Ecosia in planting 200 million trees, Ireland's launch of bottle return scheme set to reduce plastic pollution, and the exciting debut of Brazil's first-ever all-women … | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 9 months ago

Female education surge in India, US toughens laws on toxic air, “extinct in the wild” bison return to Europe

In the latest update from Squirrel News, we explore the 32% increase in female participation in higher education in India over the last ten years, the Biden Administration's reinforced measures targeting harmful air pollutants, and celebrate a successful conservation endeavor tha … | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 9 months ago

New Zealand to ban ‘forever chemicals’ in cosmetics, world-first blood test for brain cancer, reducing car thefts

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@squirrel-news.net | 9 months ago

33 stories on solutions and progress in January

It's the start of a new month - which means it's time for our January roundup! In today's edition, we'll take a look back at some of our editors' favourite articles from the past month - from world-firsts to tried-and-tested solutions, there's a wealth of positivity to celebrate … | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 9 months ago

Germany’s four-day workweek trial, the caretakers keeping the Amazon standing, pedalling for change

In this installment of Squirrel News, we delve into Germany's trial of a four-day workweek, the tireless efforts of the guardians preserving the Amazon rainforest, and the bike company giving the formerly incarcerated a second chance. | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 9 months ago

100,000 trees for Celtic rainforest, India to eliminate ‘black fever’, township caravan tackling femicide

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@squirrel-news.net | 9 months ago

Biggest US solar-plus-storage project goes live, UK to ban disposable vapes, intergenerational tutoring

In the latest update from Squirrel News, we highlight the launch of the largest solar-plus-storage project in the United States, discuss the upcoming prohibition of disposable vapes in the UK, and shed light on the growing trend of intergenerational tutoring spreading across US s … | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 9 months ago

Surge in global green energy, bans halt billions of plastic bags from being used, HPV vaccine success

In this latest update from Squirrel News, we delve into the remarkable acceleration of global renewable energy expansion, the significant impact of bans in preventing billions of plastic bags from entering circulation, and a recent study underscoring the overwhelming success of t … | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 10 months ago

Wage leap in hospitality, solar helps insects, campus without smartphones

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@squirrel-news.net | 10 months ago

Nunavut regains resource autonomy, world-first malaria vaccine programme for kids, Thailand’s Clean Air Act

Today on Squirrel News, we delve into Canada granting the mineral-rich Arctic region of Nunavut control over its valuable resources, Cameroon's groundbreaking initiative: the world's first malaria vaccine programme for children, while environmental activists celebrate a victory i … | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 10 months ago

Global tobacco consumption in decline, action against money laundering, guerrilla fighters turned craft brewers

Today at Squirrel News, we highlight the positive shift in public health as the global tobacco industry experiences a decline, tougher anti-money laundering rules for cryptoassets and dealers in luxury goods in the EU, and Colombia’s unlikely beer company with a message of peace. | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 10 months ago

The new cancer drug that’s kinder than chemo, water ATMs, violence prevention strategy in Philly high schools

Today at Squirrel News, we delve into a exciting cancer drug offering a less-invasive approach to treatment compared to traditional chemotherapy, the rural entrepreneurs in India making safe drinking water accessible at an affordable price, and a pioneering violence prevention st … | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 10 months ago

Cape Verde declared malaria-free, soda taxes prove effective, youth club for the lonely

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@squirrel-news.net | 10 months ago

Flee funds for domestic abuse survivors, Spain’s first lawmaker with Down’s syndrome, UK’s 12-year solar power high

In today's edition, we're looking at the financial lifelines being offered to those looking to escape abusive relationships, Spain's trailblazing Down Syndrome representative in parliament, and the UK's solar energy milestone with rooftop installations reaching a 12-year peak in … | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 10 months ago

Former “murder capital” records zero homicides, South Korea bans dog meat, “no-blame” bullying approach

In the latest update from Squirrel News, we explore the remarkable transformation of Palo Alto – once labeled the "murder capital" of the US – now celebrating the milestone of zero recorded homicides, South Korea taking a compassionate stand by outlawing the dog meat trade, and a … | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 10 months ago

Landmark ruling in Guatemala, street cabinets turned into EV charging points, roads made of cigarette butts

Photo: Mundubat Fundazioa / Flickr (CC0) In today’s edition of […] | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 10 months ago

California’s media literacy education, world’s tallest wooden wind turbine, Uruguay’s green power revolution

Today at Squirrel News we delve into the realm of disinformation education in US public schools, the construction of the world's tallest wooden wind turbine, and Uruguay's remarkable journey towards a sustainably powered future. | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 10 months ago

Ecuadorian NGO protects 10% of global bird species, neurodivergent job centres on the rise, female-led porn app

In the first edition of Squirrel News in 2024, discover how a NGO in Ecuador is protecting 10% of the globe's avian species, explore the emergence of job centers embracing neurodiversity, and learn about a groundbreaking women-led porn app that aims to put the female gaze front a … | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 10 months ago