Dandelion News - July 22-28
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1. New treaty promises safer conditions for Indonesia’s fishing crews
“[… T]he convention seeks to establish minimum standards for occupational safety and health, fair wages, decent working conditions, social security, legal protection, and adequate rest for workers in the fishing industry. [… E]xperts say the ratification will also support marine conservation by reducing incentives for labor abuse and illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing [… and] help improve the traceability and credibility of Indonesian seafood exports[….]”
2. A new corridor reconnects one of Ecuador's richest rainforests
“Today, the Ecuadorian government […] announced the creation of the Yasuní-Limoncocha-Cuyabeno Corridor, a new conservation corridor more than 173,000 hectares (427,000 acres) of Amazon rainforest — an area larger than the city of London. […] Though protected areas typically limit human activity, connectivity corridors are different: They’re designed to support wildlife and people, allowing sustainable land use while giving animals room to roam.”
3. Donated solar system to aid Denver-based refugee support organization
“A refugee aid organization in Denver is celebrating the completion of a donated 60-kW solar system that is expected to save the organization over $350,000 over the next 20 years. […] The solar installation is expected to eliminate most of Project Worthmore’s electricity expenses. Those funds will instead support educational classes, community programs and shared spaces that serve families and local organizations across the Denver metro area.”
4. Rescued lynx from Ukraine settles into new habitat
“The Big Cat Sanctuary […] featured an emotional milestone as Ursa, a Eurasian lynx rescued from war-torn Ukraine, took her very first steps on grass. […] The groundbreaking facility is designed to mimic the cats' native environments across India, Sri Lanka and Nepal and features three five-metre (16.4ft) high outdoor enclosures linked by elevated walkways to encourage natural roaming, alongside a large immersive indoor house and private breeding spaces.”
5. Post–Hurricane Helene, this community is getting creative with solar
“[… A] trailer outfitted with 900 watts of solar panels and a smaller battery to help do the job […] is able to plug into the community center and function as a mini generator for crucial services, including the internet, refrigeration, and the pump for a drinking-water well the collective drilled on-site the winter after Helene destroyed an Asheville water main. […] Most of the time, it serves as a mobile outlet and tool-charging station for Poder’s home repair crew[….]”
July 15-21 news here | (all credit for images and written material can be found at the source linked; I don’t claim credit for anything but curating.)
