Daily Top News: PETA Calls Out Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce for Zoo Visit, Washington’s Senate Passes Bill to Ban Octopus Farming, Climate Change is Causing Animal Sanctuaries to Relocate, 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. Dog and Cat Team Up to Chase Animals in Their Yard!

Northern California is home to an unlikely duo. Meet Smokey and Bear, pet siblings whose amazing friendship knows no limits. Born just months apart, these inseparable companions have captured the hearts of many with their adorable bond.

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2. Protective Husky Has Cute Reaction to Baby’s Kicks

A TikTok video has gone viral after showing one protective Husky’s reaction when someone tried to touch her human’s pregnant belly. In the cute video, the dog is lying with her head on her person’s belly as the unborn baby kicks. When someone tries to touch the belly, the Husky has the best response!

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3. Video Shows the Moment Senior Rescue Dog Realizes She is Safe in Forever Home

Despite their many positive attributes, senior dogs are often overlooked in animal shelters and rescues. This can lead to prolonged stays, and difficulty finding forever homes. For one senior rescue dog named Emma, this proved to be the case. After a life of neglect, Emma was taken into the care of a shelter. She was then placed in several foster homes.

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4. PETA Calls out Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce for Zoo Visit

Pop sensation Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce found themselves in the crosshairs of animal rights organization PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) following their recent visit to Sydney Zoo during Swift’s “Eras Tour” in Australia. The couple’s decision to tour the zoo instead of opting for a ‘true sanctuary’ sparked criticism from PETA‘s Director of Captive Animal Welfare, Debbie Metzler.

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5. Animal Welfare Advocates Call for Revocation of Exhibitor License Amid Ongoing Violations

Animal welfare concerns have resurfaced as the Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) presses for action against Jason Clay, a Texas-based exhibitor operating under the names Franklin Drive Thru Safari and East Texas Zoo & Gator Park. The ALDF submitted a formal complaint urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to investigate Clay and potentially revoke or refuse to renew his Animal Welfare Act (AWA) exhibitor license.

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6. Bill to Ban Octopus Farming in Washington Has Passed State Senate!

Washington State’s Senate has passed a groundbreaking bill, HB 1153, aimed at prohibiting octopus farming within its borders. The legislation, which received a decisive 29-20 vote in the Senate, now awaits the Governor’s signature within the next three weeks to become law, marking a historic milestone as the first of its kind worldwide.

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7. Chicago Fashion Show Highlights Sustainability, Fights Plastic Pollution

A Chicago fashion show put on by the Triveni Institute took plastic waste and transformed it into avant-garde clothing and accessories. The Triveni Institute is an environmental nonprofit founded in 2017. The organization works to tackle environmental issues, such as plastic pollution, currently facing the world. Their recent design show highlighted the reality of plastic Pollution and encouraged people to engage with the issue. The designs showcased during the event highlighted how discarded materials can be repurposed into something beautiful. However, they also forced people to reckon with the harsh reality of the issue.

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8. Climate change is Causing Animal Sanctuaries to Relocate

In an uplifting turn of events, animal sanctuaries across the United States are adapting to the challenges posed by Climate change by seeking new homes for their rescued animals. These sanctuaries, havens for animals rescued from neglect or abuse, are facing increased risks due to extreme weather conditions like floods, droughts, and hurricanes, all exacerbated by the planet’s warming climate.

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9. Mexico City’s Early Jacaranda Blooms Stir Climate change Conversation

In Mexico City, a surprising early bloom of jacaranda trees has sparked conversations about Climate change. Known for their vibrant purple flowers, these trees typically signal the arrival of spring. However, this year, the jacarandas started showing their colors as early as January, leaving residents and scientists alike concerned.

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10. Shell Urged to Clean Up Niger Delta Pollution Before Exit, Report Highlights

As Shell plc prepares to exit the Niger Delta, a recent report underscores the urgency for the oil giant to address its longstanding environmental impact before leaving. The Centre for Research on Multinational Corporations (Somo) emphasizes that Shell’s departure must not occur without a comprehensive cleanup of the Pollution legacy and safe decommissioning of the oil infrastructure left behind. This call to action comes amidst concerns voiced by Labour MP Clive Lewis and environmental experts, highlighting the potential evasion of environmental responsibilities by Shell.

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