ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES Daily Top News: Rescued Puppies Test Positive for Meth, Shocking Conditions for Orangutans at Thai Zoos, CO2 Levels Hit Record High, and More! – GWC Mag gwcmagNovember 17, 2023029 views 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. Chow Chow’s First Day at Daycare After Having Eyes Removed [VIDEO] Meisha, a six-year-old Chow Chow from Alberta, Canada, recently made headlines for her heartwarming return to doggy daycare after losing both of her eyes. Meisha’s parent, Jessica Hamel, shared the inspiring journey on her TikTok page @meishatheprettygirl, where the video has garnered over 500,000 views and 20,000 likes. Click here to read the full story! 2. Litter of Puppies Test Positive for Meth After Rescue In Rio Rancho, New Mexico, a litter of puppies recently emerged from a dire situation inside a drug house. The rescue operation was spearheaded by Tabitha Leslie, a compassionate 36-year-old resident, who has since taken one of the puppies, named Woody, under her care. Click here to read the full story! 3. This Dog’s Shelter Stay Transformation Will Break Your Heart A video shared by shelter volunteer Julie Saraceno sheds light on the dwindling enthusiasm of Kylie, a five-year-old canine resident of the Benton Franklin Humane Society in Kennewick, Washington. The heartbreaking footage, posted on TikTok under the handle @juliesaraceno2, traces Kylie’s journey from a joyous arrival at the shelter in December 2021 to her current state, standing eagerly by the gate in the hope of finding a forever home. Click here to read the full story! 4. New Investigation Reveals Shocking Conditions for Orangutans at Thai Zoos In a recent investigation conducted by animal protection nonprofit Lady Freethinker (LFT) in collaboration with acclaimed photojournalist Aaron Gekoski, distressing revelations have emerged about the appalling conditions faced by orangutans in Thai zoos. The findings expose a grim reality, with the primates residing in small, unsuitable enclosures, enduring physical abuse, and being subjected to degrading performances for human entertainment. Click here to read the full story! 5. Lion Cubs Rescued From Ukraine Celebrate One-Year Anniversary Four young lion cubs captured the nation’s attention just one year ago as they embarked on a remarkable journey from the tumultuous wildlife trade in Ukraine to their forever home at The Wildcat Sanctuary. Born into the chaos of a war-torn country, male lion Taras and his female companions Stefania, Lesya, and Prada faced an early life of hardship. Orphaned and left on a train at just a few weeks old, these cubs, weighing a mere 25 pounds each, were rescued from the clutches of the wildlife trade. Click here to read the full story! 6. India’s First Elephant Hospital Celebrates 5 Amazing Years! In November 2018, India witnessed a groundbreaking development for elephant welfare and Conservation with the establishment of the Wildlife SOS Elephant Hospital in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. Over the past five years, this facility has emerged as a symbol of hope and innovation, redefining the landscape of advanced medical care for rescued elephants. Click here to read the full story! 7. Travis Barker Celebrates His 48th Birthday With a Vegan Thanksgiving Meal Kourtney Kardashian took to Instagram to showcase the extravagant vegan Thanksgiving birthday celebration she organized for her husband, Travis Barker. The Blink-182 drummer turned 48, and Kourtney pulled out all the stops to make it a memorable occasion. Click here to read the full story! 8. Can Plastic Credits Turn the Tide on Ocean Pollution? In the global battle against plastic pollution, a promising solution is emerging: plastic credits. Similar to carbon credits, these credits aim to mitigate plastic waste, particularly in our oceans. However, experts caution that this initiative could lead to greenwashing if not carefully managed. Click here to read the full story! 9. US and China Unite to Ramp Up Renewables to Combat Climate Crisis In a groundbreaking move, the US and China, the world’s two largest polluters, have pledged to significantly boost renewable energy. This commitment comes ahead of the anticipated Biden-Xi summit at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation in San Francisco. Click here to read the full story! 10. UN Says CO2 Levels Hit Record High, Igniting Global Concern The world is facing a climate emergency as the UN’s World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reports a daunting milestone: the highest-ever recorded levels of climate-heating gases in 2022. This alarming trend, fueled largely by fossil fuel combustion, shows carbon dioxide levels now 50% higher than pre-Industrial Revolution times. Click here to read the full story! Wake Up Climate change Is Real by Tiny Rescue: Climate Collection Wake Up Climate Change Is Real by Tiny Rescue: Climate Collection Easy Ways to Help the Planet: Eat Less Meat: Download Food Monster, the largest plant-based Recipe app on the App Store, to help reduce your environmental footprint, save animals and get healthy. You can also buy a hard or soft copy of our favorite vegan cookbooks. 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