Daily Top News: Cat Tries to Convince Human to Adopt Kitten, 5 Animals Who Live Longer Than Humans, Criminalizng Climate Activists, and More! – GWC Mag

Every day, One Green Planet brings you today’s top news. For those who don’t have a lot of time to look through the news each day, this will be a great resource and an easy way to catch up!

Here you’ll find different categories of news and links to each article published! Enjoy!

1. Adorable Video Shows Dogs’ Reaction to Cat Crashing Their Bed

An adorable video shows two dogs’ reaction to their cat friend stealing their bed for a nap. The two dogs, an English Bulldog named Emmie and a Labrador Retriever named Gunner, have been friends with their neighbor’s cat, Oliver, for around two years. The trio goes for strolls together, and Oliver even takes naps at Emmie and Gunner’s house from time to time. Indeed, they are so close that Oliver even makes regular appearances on the canines TikTok! The bio on @EnglishBulldogEmmie even reads “Just a Bulldog, her Lab brother & Neighbor Cat.” 

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2. Cat Tries to Convince Human to Adopt Foster Kitten

After his human brought a foster kitten into their home, Lucis the cat quickly developed a strong attachment to the tiny addition. After his rough start in life, Lucis saw something of himself in the tiny kitten.

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3. Rescue Center Urges Compassion as Elderly Dog Found Abandoned

SAINTS Rescue in British Columbia, Canada, recently came across a heart-wrenching sight that serves as a reminder that abandoning animals is “never the answer.” At the crack of dawn, on a freezing and rainy morning, they discovered a trembling elderly dog named Rocco, suspected to be 19 years old, left alone at the end of a driveway. Rocco, believed to be a Chihuahua and Yorkshire Terrier mix, was found in a crate, wearing two sweaters, which hinted that someone cared for him. However, he was terrified, and the shelter’s swift intervention likely saved him from enduring the cold and rain for hours.

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4. 5 Animals Who Live Longer Than Humans

When it comes to longevity in the animal kingdom, humans have a lot to learn from our fellow Earth-dwellers. While the average human lifespan hovers around 70-80 years, there are a few remarkable creatures that defy this norm, some even living well over a century.

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5. Hybrid Animals Reveal the Complex Consequences of Human-Induced Crossbreeding

The recent discovery of a dog-fox hybrid, endearingly named the “dogxim,” has captured the imagination of many. This unique animal, found in Vacaria, Southern Brazil, offers an intriguing glimpse into the consequences of human activities encroaching on natural habitats.

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6. How Abandoned Sniffer Dogs are Helping in Environmental Efforts

It’s not the typical rags-to-riches story you’ve heard. In this one, dogs, once abandoned or deemed too energetic or aggressive for a home, are emerging as heroes in the Conservation world. These dogs, termed “conservation canines”, are trained to sniff out endangered species or other environmental indicators, playing a pivotal role in safeguarding our planet.

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7. The Global Trend of Criminalizing Climate Activists

As the world witnesses devastating wildfires, record-breaking temperatures, and rapidly melting polar glaciers, the urgency of the climate crisis is evident. While the majority of scientific experts urge immediate action, such as reducing fossil fuel reliance and bolstering renewable energy, there seems to be an opposing force at play.

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8. Greta Thunberg Arrested at Oil Conference

Greta Thunberg, the 20-year-old Swedish environmental activist, was arrested during a protest outside a luxury five-star hotel in London. The protest targeted the Energy Intelligence Forum, an annual gathering of chief executives from major oil and gas companies.

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9. SUVs are Worse for the Environment than Older Cars!

Recent research from the climate campaign group Possible has highlighted a concerning trend in England: the increasing popularity of ultra-heavy SUVs. While these vehicles may be a status symbol for some, they come at a steep environmental cost. The study found that, on average, a conventional-engined car purchased in 2013 has lower carbon emissions than a new SUV bought today.

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10. Bloomberg Philanthropies Invests $50 Million in Cities to Help Them Tackle Climate change

Cities are at the forefront of addressing some of the most pressing global issues, from climate change to education and public services. Recognizing this, Bloomberg Philanthropies, under the leadership of Michael R. Bloomberg, the founder of Bloomberg LP and Bloomberg Philanthropies, has unveiled a groundbreaking $50 million initiative known as the Bloomberg Cities Ideas Exchange. This initiative aims to help cities worldwide replicate and implement proven effective programs from other cities. Announced at the Bloomberg CityLab conference in Washington, this initiative is set to provide city governments with the essential resources to drive progress locally while contributing to global challenges such as Climate change.

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