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. Lone Star Rescue Saves Dog from Euthanasia After Owner’s Heartless Decision
A 5-year-old bulldog and French Bulldog mix named Eve faced an uncertain fate when her owner left her at a local Fort Worth shelter, requesting euthanasia simply because they were moving to a new house.
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2. Dog’s Quality of Life Improves, Thanks to His Human
Ryan Beauchesne, parent of the 14-year-old dachshund Crusoe, has become a hero for dogs facing mobility challenges. When Crusoe began experiencing complications from a spinal cord condition, Beauchesne refused to let his beloved pet’s health deteriorate.
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3. Clover the Sheepadoodle’s Hilarious Ice-Skating Attempt Goes Viral
Rachael McIntosh and her adventurous Sheepadoodle, Clover, took to the frozen rink for an unforgettable performance that left viewers chuckling.
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4. Bull Finds Sanctuary After Escaping Onto Train Tracks
A bull named Ricardo recently captured the attention of commuters and onlookers at Newark Penn Station in New Jersey. The incident unfolded on Thursday when he ventured onto the train tracks, prompting a coordinated effort between sanctuary workers and local law enforcement to ensure a safe capture.
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5. New South Wales National Parks Defending the Culling of Feral Horses
The recent trial of aerial culling in Kosciuszko National Park by the New South Wales (NSW) government has sparked controversy. The culling, which aimed to reduce the feral horse population, has been defended as a necessary and humane measure to protect endangered species and ecosystems within the park.
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6. The Silent Cost of the US-Mexico Border Wall
In the Sonoran Desert, where the United States and Mexico meet, an invisible crisis is unfolding—Jaguars are now grappling with the repercussions of a divisive barrier that cuts their habitat in two.
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7. Tragedy as Over 100,000 Fish Found Dead in Peterborough, UK
In a shocking incident, over 100,000 fish have perished at Ferry Meadows in Peterborough, UK, prompting an urgent investigation by the Environment Agency. This catastrophic event, described as “sickening” by Chris Park of the Nene Park Trust, has raised serious concerns about the health of the local ecosystem.
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8. Victory! Oatly Finally Wins Court Battle to Keep “Milk” on Its Packaging
Oatly, the Swedish plant-based milk brand, has successfully defended its right to use the term ‘milk’ on its packaging, overcoming a four-year legal challenge by Dairy UK Ltd, the trade association representing the British dairy industry.
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9. Research Says that Chia Seeds Could Combat Climate change and World Hunger
Chia seeds have held the title of “superfood” for quite some time, and recent research from Oregon State University is shedding new light on their power. Published in Frontiers in Plant Science, the study not only looked into the chia genome but also made a compelling case for the role of chia seeds in addressing global challenges such as hunger, malnutrition, and Climate change.
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10. The Hidden Environmental Cost of Your Cashmere Sweater
As you bundle up in your cashmere sweater this holiday season, you might be unaware of its hidden cost – not to your wallet, but to our planet. While cashmere’s allure lies in its softness and warmth, its production casts a long shadow over the fragile ecosystems of the Mongolian Plateau.
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