Daily Top News: Lab Beagle Finally Freed After 9 Years, 140 Cats Dumped in Abu Dhabi Desert, Microplastics in Clouds, 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. Paralyzed Pug Wags Tail for First Time in Months in Amazing Video

A paralyzed Pug has gone viral for a simple action with a big meaning. Puggy has lived with his human since he was only 2 months old. They quickly came to adore the small dog with a big personality. However, roughly a year ago Puggy was diagnosed with myelopathy. This spinal condition caused Puggy to become paralyzed from the waist down. 

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2. Hilarious Video Shows Adorable Frenchie & Baby Raccoons “Little Family”

Inter-species friendships are almost always adorable. However, one particularly cute “little family” is going viral on TikTok. The video has amassed more than 236,000 likes on the social media platform. Viewers find the clip both adorable and amusing. 

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3. Beagle Finally Has Freedom After 9 Years Locked in Lab Cage & Used for Testing

Beagles are often used as laboratory testing subjects due to their small size and friendly, easygoing nature. These poor dogs are subjected to heartbreaking mistreatment. They undergo a variety of tortuous tests that cause them pain, injury, or even death. Additionally, they are kept in small kennels for the duration of their lives and are deprived of important exercise, socialization, and companionship. Although recent years have seen an uptick in public outrage over experimentation on Beagles and other animals, the practice continues.

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4. Over 140 Cats Dumped to Die in Abu Dhabi Desert, Prompting Outrage

Over 140 cats, as well as two dogs, were abandoned and left to die in the Abu Dhabi desert. The animals were discovered in the al-Falah area. Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates. Temperatures in the area where the cats were discovered can climb to 122 degrees Fahrenheit. Many of the cats were found dead in the sand, or trapped inside the carriers they were abandoned in. Others had been left loose but without access to food, shelter, or water. The horrifying incident has prompted a government investigation and outrage from animal lovers as well as animal advocacy groups.

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5. Eyesight Plays Key Role in Elephants’ Balance, Study Finds

A new study published in the scientific journal Biology Letters reveals the impact that elephants’ vision has on their balance. The study was authored by Max Kurz and John Hutchinson. Dr. Kurz is a neuroscientist and physiologist. Dr. Hutchinson is a professor of evolutionary biometrics. By blindfolding trained Asian elephants, the two researchers were able to test their hypothesis that these large creatures rely heavily on their eyesight to maintain their balance. The experiment was carried out with Asian elephants who have been trained as animal actors for movies and television shows. The elephants came from Have Trunk Will Travel, an animal training company that has been accused of animal cruelty in the past. 

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6. Does Your Dog Really See in Black and White?

If you’re wondering how your dog sees, TikTok now has a dog vision filter that allows humans to get a glimpse of the world as their furry companions view it. However, experts are quick to point out that there’s much more to a dog’s vision than just color perception.

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7. Polar Bears Milk Production Affected by Climate change, Finds Study

A new study published in conjunction with the University of Toronto finds that dwindling sea ice may have a significant impact on nursing mother Polar Bears’ ability to produce adequate supplies of milk for their cubs. The study looked at Polar Bears from the western Hudson Bay in Canada. In this area, sea ice exists only seasonally. 

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8. Is Climate change Ruining Travel?

Travel, one of the best parts of being a human on this earth, is at a crossroads. A recent report by Intrepid, the world’s largest B-Corp-certified travel company, in collaboration with The Future Laboratory, suggests that if we don’t take immediate action, traditional travel as we know it may become extinct by 2040 due to the relentless impact of climate change. This prediction paints a stark picture of the future, where travelers will be “chasing the shade” in pursuit of cooler destinations, and iconic places like the Maldives and Jakarta could be submerged by 2050. However, amid these challenges, the report also offers a glimmer of hope, outlining five key trends that could shape a more sustainable and responsible future for the travel industry.

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9. Japanese Researchers Have Now Found Microplastics In Clouds

Airborne microplastics, or AMPs, may sound like a term from a sci-fi movie, but it’s becoming a genuine concern for our environment. A new study has unveiled their presence in our skies, their role in cloud formation, and the potential hazards they pose to our climate.

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10. Eco-Friendly Buildings Will Be the New Norm for a Greener Tomorrow

In a world increasingly threatened by climate change, the construction industry is undergoing significant transformations. Nearly 40% of global carbon dioxide emissions come from buildings, which underscores the urgent need for a more sustainable approach.

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