Daily Top News: Dog and Cat Decide to Co-Raise Kittens Together, Katie Holmes Rocks Eco-Friendly Sneakers, Montana Youths Take on Climate Change, 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. PETA Condemns Horse Death on The Lord of the Rings Tragedy and Calls for Humane Practices in Entertainment

Animal rights activists are condemning the death of a horse on the set of Prime Video’s “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.” The incident occurred on March 21st, and while Amazon Studios released a statement confirming the situation, it did not quell the concerns of groups like PETA. The horse suffered cardiac arrest while standing with about 20 other horses, and while a veterinarian and a representative of the American Humane Association were present at the time, the horse could not be saved.

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2. Dog and Cat Decide to Co-Raise Kittens Together

When this woman’s dog was jealous that the cat had kittens, she thought they might never get past their differences. However, to her surprise, the pair eventually actually decided to have ‘joint custody’ and raise the kittens together.

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3. Ital Kitchen BK: A Look Into the Jamaican Plant-Based Oasis of Crown Heights, Brooklyn

Last month for Black History Month, United Way New York City took the opportunity to celebrate Black-owned restaurants that have made significant contributions to the city’s food culture. As part of this initiative, Ital Kitchen BK, a Crown Heights-based eatery, is in the spotlight. 

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4. Katie Holmes Rocks Eco-Friendly Sneakers While Strolling in NYC

Katie Holmes is not only a talented actress, but she’s also a style icon with a heart for sustainable fashion. During her recent outing in New York City, she was spotted rocking a pair of eco-friendly sneakers by Chloé, made from recycled mesh adorned with stitched detailing. The sneakers, priced at $800, are stylish and environmentally friendly.

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5. How The Meat Industry Blocked the IPCC’s Attempt to Recommend a Plant-Based Diet

The meat industry is obstructing efforts to combat Climate change, according to a recent leak of a draft of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report. The draft initially recommended a shift to plant-based diets, stating that “plant-based diets can reduce GHG emissions by up to 50% compared to the average emission-intensive Western diet.” However, the final report changed the wording to “balanced, sustainable healthy diets acknowledging nutritional needs,” which skirts around direct mentions of beef and dairy.

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6. This Hilarious Golden Retriever Retrieves All the Things He Isn’t Supposed to

A hilarious video on TikTok recently went viral of an adorable Golden Retriever named Cooper who retrieves things that he isn’t supposed to.

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7. Montana Youths Take on Climate change in Landmark Lawsuit: Fighting for a Clean and Healthy Future

Sixteen young Montanans are taking their state to court in the first-ever youth constitutional climate case in the United States. The lawsuit, Held et al. v. Montana, filed on March 13, 2020, asserts that the state’s Support for a fossil fuel-driven energy system violates their constitutional right to a clean and healthful environment. The case cites Article II, Section 3 of Montana’s Constitution, which guarantees the rights of all persons to enjoy and defend their lives, acquire and protect property, and seek safety, health, and happiness in all lawful ways while recognizing corresponding responsibilities.

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8. Dog Goes Viral for Casually Using Treadmill at Gym with Their Pawrent

Having a gym partner can make working out more enjoyable and increase your chances of sticking to your fitness goals and while some people might think of their gym partner as a human, it seems that others would prefer a dog!

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