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. Recycling Actually Releases Loads of Microplastics, Study Finds

While recycling has been championed as the go-to solution for plastic waste management, a recent study unveils a sobering twist – recycling may be contributing to the release of staggering amounts of microplastics into our environment.

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2. Report Reveals Chevron’s Carbon Offsets Largely Ineffective, Possibly Harmful

Have you ever wondered how big companies like Chevron plan to fulfill their ambitious climate pledges? According to a recent investigation, the second-largest fossil fuel company in the US seems to be falling short, using carbon offsets deemed “junk” and technologies that are questionable at best. The cherry on top? Chevron’s grand plan seems to disregard approximately 90% of its emissions. Let’s take a closer look.

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3. Panama Grants Sea Turtles Protection Rights

The night sky on a Panamanian beach recently bore witness to an extraordinary sight. Undergraduate students carefully worked to excavate a sea turtle nest, the gleam from their lamps piercing the darkness, as armed guards kept watch over them. But this wasn’t just any Conservation activity – it marked the beginning of a new chapter in wildlife rights, initiated by a fresh law in Panama that recognizes the legal rights of sea turtles to live and move freely in a healthy environment.

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4. NYC’s Debut Vegan Night Market in Central Park

This summer, New York City is set to make food history with the introduction of its very first Vegan Night Market. Curated by MHG Events, the group behind the popular Uptown, Brooklyn, and Bronx Night Markets, this green gastronomic gathering will be held every Tuesday evening at Central Park’s Wollman Rink from June 6 to October 10.

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5. Born Free USA Exposes the Dark Reality of ‘Thrill Killing’

Imagine a world where animals are subjected to thrill killing practices – killing contests for cash prizes, trophy hunting of endangered species, tormenting snakes for public entertainment, and helicopter hunting. This is not a dystopian fiction; this is reality as revealed by a shocking new investigation from leading animal welfare and Conservation non-profit, Born Free USA.

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6. Turmeric Supplements: A Golden Addition to a Healthy Lifestyle?

Turmeric, the bright yellow spice often found in Indian curries, has long been known for its potential health benefits. With its roots in Asian medical traditions, it has been used to treat conditions such as arthritis, digestive disorders, and respiratory infections. This historical spice is gaining popularity in the West, with a rising interest in turmeric supplements. But how safe and beneficial are these supplements?

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7. NYC Groomer Faces Charges in Dog’s Tragic Death

In a sobering reminder of the need for diligent pet care, a dog groomer from Queens has recently been charged with animal cruelty following the tragic death of a Maltese dog named Kele. Lee Yat Sing, 31, allegedly mishandled Kele during a grooming session, resulting in the small dog’s untimely demise.

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8. Woman Finds Rooster Dumped in a Plastic Bag Outside of a New South Wales Sanctuary 

An appalling act of animal cruelty recently surfaced in New South Wales. A video posted by the @Smartanimalsanctuary on TikTok showed a distressing sight: defenseless animals abandoned at the sanctuary’s entrance, tied up in plastic bags.

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9. Woman Adopts Cat Who Was Living in a Cage For Over 10 Years

A video recently went viral of a woman who met a cat at the shelter she was working. The cat had been there for around 10-12 years at that point and had never been adopted, and had spent his life living in the enclosure.

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10. TV Newsman Witnesses the Rare Birth of Deer Triplets In His Backyard

In a picturesque backyard in Ohio, a resident recently had the privilege of witnessing the rare miracle of life, first-hand. TV newsman, Gabe Spiegel, was treated to an intimate display by a neighborhood deer affectionately named Ruby.

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