Daily Top News: Dog-friendly Cruise, Billie Eilish Cuddles Rescue Animals, We Can Absorb Vitamins from Air, and More!

Every day, One Green Planet brings you today’s top news. For those who don’t have much 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. Trump’s Climate Policy Shift Could Undo Progress

The incoming administration under President-elect Donald Trump is expected to reverse several key U.S. climate initiatives, as posted by @postclimate on Instagram. Trump’s actions may include withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement, reopening oil and gas drilling areas, and rolling back Pollution controls for power plants.

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2. Rescue Dog Overcomes Traumatic Past

Aino Korhonen, living in Bali with her boyfriend, shared the emotional journey of her rescue dog, Twinkie, who still carries scars from her past. Twinkie was found abandoned by the side of the road in 2022, malnourished and fearful. Korhonen believes her dog’s trauma stems from her earlier life on the streets of Bali, possibly involving mistreatment by humans.

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3. Jennifer Aniston’s Haircare Brand Expands to Dogs with Puppy Love Shampoo

Jennifer Aniston’s haircare line, LolaVie, is stepping into the pet market with its first product for furry companions. On November 20, the company launched Puppy Love Dog Shampoo, designed to give dogs the same premium care LolaVie offers its human customers.

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4. Dog-friendly Cruise is Making Waves

A cruise catering specifically to dogs and their humans is set to launch in late 2025. Organized by Cruise Tails in partnership with Expedia Cruises, the canine-friendly voyage will take place aboard Margaritaville at Sea’s Islander ship, departing from Tampa, Florida.

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5. Billie Eilish Cuddles Rescue Animals Before Concert

Before a sold-out crowd at Denver’s Ball Arena, pop sensation Billie Eilish made a unique request: she wanted to spend time with some animals. Two Colorado animal shelters, Brighter Days Dog Rescue and Broken Shovels Farm Sanctuary, stepped up to make it happen.

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6. Protecting Whales from Ship Collisions

Whales and ship collisions pose a serious threat to these creatures, with some estimates suggesting that tens of thousands of whales may die each year as a result. While many incidents go unreported, new research highlights a solution that could dramatically reduce these risks by targeting just a small fraction of the ocean.

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7. New Evidence Shows Body Can Absorb Vitamins from Air

Emerging research suggests that we may absorb essential nutrients from the air we breathe, a concept now being explored under the term “aeronutrients.” In a paper published in Advances in Nutrition, scientists propose that breathing does more than deliver oxygen—it may supplement our diets with trace nutrients like iodine, zinc, and vitamins. While the idea may seem novel, evidence supporting it spans decades.

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8. Phillips 66 Charged for Alleged Pollution of LA Sewer System

Phillips 66, a prominent oil and gas corporation, is currently facing federal charges over allegations of discharging approximately 790,000 gallons of polluted wastewater into the Los Angeles County sewer system. These charges, brought forth by a federal grand jury, include two counts of negligent violations and four counts of knowing violations of the Clean Water Act, as announced by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California.

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9. Over 50 Countries Commit to Sustainable Tourism at COP29 UN Climate Summit

In a landmark move at the COP29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, over 50 countries have united under a United Nations declaration to infuse sustainability into the global tourism sector. This initiative marks the first inclusion of tourism in the UN Climate change Conference Action Agenda, highlighting its critical role in both the economy and environmental impact.

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10. Lake Tahoe Welcomes Candela’s Hydrofoil Electric Ferry in Sustainability Push

Candela, a trailblazer in electric boat manufacturing from Sweden, has made a significant splash with its latest innovation—the P-12 hydrofoil electric ferry. This vessel is the first of its kind to enter the US market, promising a greener, faster, and smoother way to traverse Lake Tahoe.

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