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. TikTok Video Showing Dog with OCD Breaks Hearts
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder that causes unwanted recurring thoughts, emotions, or obsessions which can lead to repetitive and compulsive behaviors. OCD affects not only humans but also other animals including dogs and cats. Recently, one heartbreaking TikTok video was posted to the account @zeek.and.oakley. The video shows one German Shepherd named Oakley, and what her life with OCD looks like.
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2. Great Dane Adopts “New Grandma,” Brightens Up TikTok
When Kernel the Great Dane and his human, Alyssa Berkovitz, first met his “New Grandma” and her late husband, they became instant friends. The Great Dane would often see the elderly couple on hiking trails near Boston, Massachusetts. The couple adored the massive Great Dane. However, sadly, the man passed away. After Kernel ran into his “New Grandma” alone on a walk, the Great Dane and his human began going on weekly hikes with her. The story, shared to the TikTok account @kernelthegreat, has warmed hearts on the platform.
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3. Adorable Video Shows Pleased Dog with Unusual New Toy
As many dog lovers can attest, canines are capable of forming strong attachments to their favorite toys. Whether that is a ball, a squeaky toy, or something more unusual, studies have shown that dogs do indeed have a significant interest in new objects. One TikTok video highlights the hilarious things that dogs sometimes choose to fall in love with. The video shows a pleased dog and their unusual new toy, a Squishmallow.
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4. Survival Tips for Animals During Cold Weather
As freezing temperatures sweep across the nation, plunging temperatures to record-breaking lows, it’s crucial to remember that our furry companions and wildlife are vulnerable to the harsh winter conditions. Dogs and cats, in particular, face a significant risk of injury, illness, and even death during cold weather and winter storms. Astonishingly, many of these incidents often go unreported. To ensure the well-being of our animal friends, here are some valuable tips provided by PETA.
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5. Pink Dolphin Carcasses Discovered in the Amazon River
The discovery of 16 more pink dolphin carcasses in Brazil’s Amazon River is causing alarm among animal experts. This alarming trend of dolphin deaths is not isolated but is part of a larger, escalating impact of Climate change on wildlife across the globe.
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6. Mercury Levels in Dolphin Meat Skyrocket to Alarming Levels in Japan
Recent test results from a Japanese laboratory have unveiled shocking levels of mercury in dolphin meat, with some samples surpassing the regulatory limit by an astonishing 265 times. The findings have raised serious concerns about the safety of consuming these marine mammals and the potential health risks they pose to consumers. Not-for-profit organization Action for Dolphins conducted these tests as part of their ongoing campaign to end the slaughter of dolphins in Taiji, Japan.
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7. Greta Thunberg Deepfake Raises Concerns
A recent incident involving a doctored video of Greta Thunberg has once again raised concerns about the proliferation of deepfakes, deceptive content, and the role of satire in today’s digital landscape.
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8. New Vegan Caribbean Restaurant to Open in Williamsburg
Yesenia Ramdass picked up the book “Skinny Bitch” in the early 2000s and suddenly found herself on a dietary journey, according to reporting by Grub Street. Before reading the polarizing book, she had never heard of “vegetarian” before – it just wasn’t a term that existed in her world in a neighborhood of Washington Heights as a Dominican. But “Skinny Bitch” challenged her perspective and set her on a path to discover the wonders of plant-based cooking.
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9. The Stories of Scientists Losing Their Work to Climate change
Our planet is singing a sorrowful tune, and the scientists on the front lines are bearing witness to its fading melody. While most conversations about climate change revolve around its human impact, there’s an entire non-human world grappling with its effects.
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10. Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons” Reimagined in the Age of Climate change
Antonio Vivaldi’s timeless classic, “The Four Seasons,” has received a contemporary twist, echoing the urgent calls for climate action. Spanish music director, Hache Costa, has re-envisioned this 300-year-old masterpiece to reflect the harsh realities of global warming. The result? An amplified and dramatic summer concerto with the other three seasons condensed, driving home the severity of our sweltering summers due to climate change.
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