In today’s edition of Squirrel News, the UN outlines a path to end AIDS by 2030, free financial counseling transforms lives in Tulsa, and a farm in Portugal reimagines sustainable farming practices.
UN: ‘end to AIDS’ possible by 2030
Despite nearly 40 million people worldwide living with HIV, the United Nations is confident there is a path to the end of AIDS by 2030. The agency calls for global political commitment to prevention and non-discriminatory legislation.
Source: DW
Texas tackles record heatwaves with innovative cooling solutions
As Texas grapples with record-breaking temperatures, cities are proactively combating the heat through urban cooling strategies, including green roofs, cool pavement coating, and air conditioning for the vulnerable.
Source: BBC
Free financial counseling transforming lives in Tulsa
The Financial Empowerment Center in Tulsa offers free counseling, helping residents navigate money management complexities and achieve their financial goals.
Source: Reasons to be Cheerful
Peer respite programmes: a novel approach to mental health crises
For individuals who face recurrent mental health crises, peer respite programs such as Rhonda’s House provide a compassionate alternative to traditional facilities by offering a homelike environment.
Source: KFF Health News
California’s high-speed train to run on 100% renewable energy
Despite extensive delays and increasing costs, California’s High-Speed Rail project presents a breakthrough in transportation – the first train system to be entirely powered by solar energy.
Source: Euronews
Used furniture donations boost Bristol school budget
Four Acres Academy saves on budget and reduces carbon emissions through used office furniture donations, redirecting funds towards student facilities.
Source: BBC
Nonprofit groups in Nigeria help combat cataract-induced blindness
Amidst the widespread cataract-induced blindness plaguing Kano, Nigeria, nonprofit organizations are stepping in to offer free surgeries.
Source: Nigeria Info Lagos
Closing Philly’s digital divide through free Wi-Fi network
Philly Community Wireless aims to bridge the digital divide in Philadelphia with its community-owned Wi-Fi mesh network focusing on areas of high inequality.
Source: Kensington Voice
A 15 minute city for friendship
Amid the escalating loneliness epidemic, urban planners propose the ’15-minute city’ model that ensures all essentials, including friends, are within a small, easily reachable radius.
Source: Bloomberg
Reimagining farm life: Trees retire and pigs take maternity leave
At a farm Portugal, a unique blend of ancient Montado system and regenerative grazing allows trees to ‘retire’ and pigs to take maternity leave, paving the way for sustainable and ethical farming practices.
Source: Euronews
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