Daily Top News: Dog Who Survived Acid Attack Gets Makeover, Disturbing Pet-Spinning Trend, Youth Advocates Ask for Vegan Options on Capitol Hill, 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. Dog Finds “Soulmate” and Melt Hearts on TikTok

A viral video posted to the TikTok account @saltypawss_ has charmed viewers. The video shows one dog, Nala, finding her “soulmate” while traveling across Australia with her human. 

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2. Dog Who Survived Acid Attack Gets Makeover in Viral Video

River is a German Shepherd who was left blind in one eye after an acid attack. Additionally, she cannot close that eye. The attack occurred when the pup was living in China although details are unclear. However, the brave dog was rescued and brought to the United Kingdom. Understandably, she is also suspicious of strangers and is sensitive to touch. 

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3. Aussie Sneaks Friend into House for Puppy Playdate

One TikTok user, @sidneypoo, was baffled when her neighbor’s Labradoodle kept ending up in her house. However, she solved the mystery when she caught her Australian Shepherd, Luna, letting the doodle in. 

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4. Former Cheltenham Racecourse Farrier Loses Appeal Against Animal Ban Following Brutal Horse Attack

Former Cheltenham Racecourse head farrier Scott Manson has lost his appeal against a 10-year ban on keeping and working with animals. The ban comes in the wake of a brutal attack on a horse named Buddy, during which Manson struck the animal nine times with a hammer. The prosecution labeled the attack as ‘unprovoked and prolonged,’ leading to Manson’s initial conviction and subsequent appeal.

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5. The Animal-Rescuing Heroes Amidst Southern Europe’s Wildfires

As the scorching heat fuels devastating wildfires across southern Europe, a heartwarming and inspiring narrative is emerging amidst the chaos – the efforts of dedicated rescue teams and volunteers to safeguard both human and animal lives. From Greece to Tenerife, these heroes are going to great lengths to ensure that even the smallest and most vulnerable victims of the blazes are given a fighting chance.

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6. The Disturbing Trend of Pet-Spinning to Taylor Swift’s “August”

Taylor Swift’s anthem “August” has found a new role as the soundtrack to a bizarre and potentially harmful trend involving pets being spun around while attached to cameras. While the videos may seem cute and whimsical on the surface, it’s essential to recognize the potential dangers they pose to the health and well-being of animals.

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7. Youth Advocates Ask for Plant-Based Options During Capitol Hill Visit

The National Plant-Based Youth Steering Committee is a group of youth advocates from diverse backgrounds and places across the United States. The group strives to center the experiences and voices of students who are disproportionately affected by climate change and are reliant on school lunch programs. This is the second year for the program, which was founded by the Healthy Future Students and Earth Coalition in 2022. The youth selected to participate in the National Plant-Based Youth Steering Committee are committed to advocating for healthy, plant-based lunch options in schools.

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8. Americans’ Views on Weather and Climate change Are Deeply Divided

Record-breaking heatwaves, unparalleled rainfalls, deadly wildfires, and smog-filled skies – the face of our climate seems to be changing at an alarming rate. Yet, Americans are deeply divided over the root cause of these extreme weather patterns, reveals a Washington Post-University of Maryland poll.

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9. Ship Company Slapped with $2 Million Fine for Ocean Pollution

In a recent bid to protect marine life and preserve the integrity of our oceans, U.S. officials announced a hefty penalty against a foreign ship company. Zeaborn Ship Management, a company based in Hamburg, Germany, and Singapore, has been fined a whopping $2 million for polluting the waters off the California coast.

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10. America’s Wealthiest 10% and Their Role in Climate change

A new report sheds light on a startling connection between wealth and environmental impact. It reveals that America’s richest 10% are responsible for a whopping 40% of the country’s planet-heating pollution. Let’s dig into what this means and how it might reshape our understanding of individual responsibility for Climate change.

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