Daily Top News: Aubrey Plaza’s Milk Campaign Backfires, TikTok Takes Action on Misinformation, Michigan Shelter Mourns Loss of Kitten, and More!

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. Aubrey Plaza’s Milk Campaign Backfires Amid Environmental and Moral Concerns

Aubrey Plaza, the White Lotus star, has taken the term “tree hugger” to a new level in a recent ad campaign from MilkPEP (Milk Processor Education Program). In the ad, Plaza announces her latest role as the co-founder of Wood Milk, a product she claims to be “the world’s first and only milk made from wood.”

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2. TikTok Takes Action: Combating Climate change Misinformation

TikTok is stepping up to fight climate change misinformation on its platform! As of April 21st, the popular social media app has started implementing its updated community guidelines, which now prohibit videos containing Climate change misinformation. This exciting move comes after TikTok committed to no longer allowing content that “undermines well-established scientific consensus” regarding the climate crisis.

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3. Angry Bobcat Rescued from Car Grille in Wisconsin

On a dark night in Wisconsin, a driver faced an unexpected and harrowing situation when they struck an animal crossing the road. The driver, traveling south of Plover near U.S. Interstate 39, discovered that the animal they hit was not only alive but also trapped in the car’s grille. Upon realizing the severity of the situation, they immediately called for help. Deputies from the Portage County Sheriff’s Office, led by Sheriff Mike Lukas, responded to the scene.

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4. Michigan Shelter Mourns Loss of Kitten Who Was Adopted and Nursed by a Shelter Dog

The Jackson County Animal Shelter in Michigan recently shared a bittersweet story of love and loss on their Facebook page. Kela, a dog who had given birth to ten puppies at the shelter, formed a special bond with a male kitten brought in by a Good Samaritan. Despite the heartbreak of the kitten’s untimely death, the shelter celebrates the love and care Kela provided to the little feline during his short life.

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5. Biden Pledges $500 Million to Combat Amazon Deforestation

In his latest bid to tackle the climate crisis, President Biden announced a pledge of $500 million to Brazil’s efforts to end deforestation in the Amazon rainforest. The announcement came during a virtual meeting with leaders of the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate, where the President called on other countries to increase their efforts to fight global warming. The United States aims to limit Global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius by scaling up clean energy technologies and reducing carbon emissions by 50 to 52 percent by 2030.

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6. Rescuers Save a Small Civet From a 45-Foot-Deep Well in India

In a rural region of Maharashtra, a small Indian civet found itself in a precarious situation. The helpless animal was struggling to escape from a 45-foot-deep well, exhausted by its futile attempts. Fortunately, the Wildlife SOS and the Forest Department were alerted to the situation and rushed to its aid.

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7. Woman Rushes to Help Abandoned Baby Deer and Gets Hilarious Surprise

On a busy Thursday, Tosha Smith, a dedicated wildlife rescuer with All Things Wild Rescue and Rehabilitation, received a peculiar call while at work. A fawn was reportedly trapped under a vacant house and appeared to be in distress. Without hesitation, Smith dropped everything and rushed to the scene, accompanied by fellow rehabber Angela Lira and three constables, all eager to bring the little deer to safety.

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8. Introducing Coachtopia: A Circular Fashion Revolution by Coach

As more people embrace sustainable fashion, it can be challenging to find brands that genuinely contribute to eco-consciousness. Enter Coachtopia, a new sub-brand from the iconic leather goods and ready-to-wear brand, Coach. This fresh line of accessories and Apparel is designed with circularity and a circular design approach at its core, making it a significant player in the sustainability game.

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