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. Ukraine’s Secret Weapon: Solar Panels
Ukraine has ingeniously wielded an unlikely weapon against adversities imposed by Russia: Solar panels. Post the Russian airstrikes on Ukraine’s power grid, large sections of the country were plunged into darkness. However, a particular water company with a robust solar infrastructure managed to keep its operations running. This formerly eco-friendly initiative swiftly evolved into an unforeseen tool of resilience against the Kremlin’s attacks.
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2. UK Government Bans Issuing of Licences for Animal Testing
In a notable move, the UK government has banned the granting of licenses for animal testing of cosmetic ingredient chemicals. Despite a 25-year ban on such testing, the government had allowed it to resume under the justification of aligning with EU chemical rules. However, Home Secretary Suella Braverman announced that no new licenses would be issued for animal testing of cosmetic ingredients. This decision follows public outrage and criticism from animal rights groups and cosmetic brands, who believed the ban had effectively been lifted.
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3. Spain Was 100% Powered on Renewables for a Whole Day
In an impressive feat of sustainable energy production, Spain recently accomplished a remarkable milestone—powering the entire country using only renewable energy sources for a continuous nine-hour period. From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on a recent day, wind, solar, and hydropower supplied mainland Spain with the energy it needed, showcasing the country’s commitment to renewable energy and its positive impact on both the environment and the economy.
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4. Coyote Family Found Living Under Lake Tahoe House
A remarkable sight unfolded in Lake Tahoe when a mother coyote and her six adorable pups were captured by a special coyote camera.
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5. How Healthy is Mineral Water? Experts Weigh In
Do you ever wonder if that bottle of mineral water is as beneficial as it claims to be? With numerous minerals touted as essential to our overall health, it’s no surprise that many of us are turning to mineral water as a key source of these vital nutrients. USA Today reached out to the experts to shed light on this very topic.
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6. Watch This Cute Bear Cub Attempt to Take Out The Trash
In a delightful and comical moment captured on camera, a black bear cub from Asheville, North Carolina, was spotted attempting to take out the trash like a good neighbor.
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7. Understanding the Rising Death Toll in America’s Black Communities
In the past two decades, a startling health crisis has unfolded in America’s Black communities: a spike in death rates, with a staggering excess of 1.6 million fatalities compared to the white population. This grim reality, reflected in two recent groundbreaking studies, also reveals the enormous economic impact of these premature deaths, totaling hundreds of billions of dollars.
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8. Five Bernese Collies Dogs Seeking Home After Heartwarming Rescue
The journey of five timid Bernese Collie crosses at Many Tears Animal Rescue in South Wales has captivated the online community. Brought together by fate and fear, Dotty, Feebe, Larga, Jeans, and Lindor, have embarked on a brave new journey – a journey toward trust, love, and a forever home.
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9. Golden Retriever’s Adorable Car Seat Bond With Toddler Melts Hearts on TikTok
A TikTok of a golden retriever named Palmer insisting on sitting next to a child car seat has garnered considerable attention, amassing a whopping 1.9 million views.
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10. Indy the Flirt: Rescue Dog’s Day at The Park Goes Viral
A rescued Belgian Malinois named Indy has stolen the spotlight with her playful antics at a local dog park. Captured in a video shared on TikTok by her human, Andrea Begazo, Indy is seen charmingly engaging with fellow male canines, earning her the affectionate title of “flirt.”
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