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Today in Squirrel News, nations have reached a historic agreement to protect the oceans, German elementary schools teach happiness, and a program in southern Arizona gives single moms access to free higher education.
Nations agree on historic ocean treaty
After 10 years of negotiations, nations have reached a historic agreement to protect the world’s oceans. The High Seas Treaty aims to designate 30% of the oceans as protected areas by 2030 to protect and recover marine nature.
Source: BBC
In this German city, schools teach happiness
16 elementary schools in Braunschweig, Germany have integrated a weekly happiness course in response to a surge in anxiety and depression among youth caused by the pandemic.
Source: Reasons to be Cheerful
Program gives single moms access to free higher education
Pathways for Single Moms has partnered with a community college to expand its reach. The program offers free tuition, child care and a grant for transportation and other expenses.
Source: Copper Courier
US non-profit helps people held in pre-trial jails who cannot afford bail
In the US, most of the over 400,000 who are incarcerated pending trial cannot afford to bail. A non-profit is now assisting these individuals, particularly low-income persons of colour.
Source: Yes! magazines
Scotland to ban environmentally harmful anesthetic
Desflurane, a gas used to keep patients unconscious during surgery, has a 2,500-fold higher global warming potential than carbon dioxide. Scotland has become the first country to stop the use of the anesthetic in its hospitals.
Source: BBC
Scientists work on biomaterials which could power kitchens in remote areas
Researchers are experimenting with silk cocoon, spider silk and other natural materials to harvest electricity.
Source: Mongabay-India
Bacteria-killing viruses could be key to fighting antibiotic resistance
A leading UK scientist is pushing for bacteriophages to be used as standard medicine as the risks linked to antibiotic resistance rise. The approach could become the routine treatment for conditions like chronic UTIs.
Source: The Guardian
Vertical farming in Wyoming makes fresh produce available within reach
Cultivating leafy greens is a struggle in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, due to the short growing season. But thanks to the first vertical farm in North America, the produce no longer needs to be sourced from thousands of miles away.
Source: The Story Exchange
Rwanda promotes food security through aquaculture
In Rwanda, food production has been slow, causing vendors to sell imported fish. But one project seeks to change that by using a recirculating agriculture system, as well as giving farmers free fish and training for sustainable farming.
Source: Deutsche Welle
Restoration turns pastures into wildlife havens in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest
In two decades, the nonprofit has planted 750,000 trees, seen a return of hundreds of birds, and reintroduced the lowland tapir to Rio de Janeiro for the first time in 100 years.
Source: Monga Bay
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