Daily Top News: Rescue Dog from Meat Trade Arrives in the UK, Alan Cumming Bares it All in New PETA Campaign, July Was the Hottest Month in Recorded History, 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. Cat’s Personality Flip at Vet Shown in Viral Video

No one likes getting a shot, and this can be seen quite clearly in a viral video showing one cat’s personality transformation at the vet’s office. Like the rest of us, Milo dislikes receiving his shots even though they are for his own good. Posted by TikTok user @colleenssworldd, the viral video begins by showing sweet Milo at home, snuggling with his human. It then cuts to show Milo receiving a shot at the vet. Upon receiving the shot, Milo freaks out. The vet holds on to him as he leaps in the air and off the table. They continue holding him until he is on the ground to ensure he will not be hurt during the fall, then the vet releases him. Once he is released, Milo scurries under a chair.

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2. “Ball Is Life” A Hilarious Dog’s Obsession With His Ball Caught on Video

Chief, an energetic and fun-loving Chocolate Labrador from Glasgow, Scotland, has a simple mantra: “Ball is life.” This adorable pup’s unyielding devotion to his favorite orange ball has become the source of endless amusement for his owner and social media users alike.

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3. Kitten Saved from Euthanasia Finds New Best Friend in Rescue Cat

Mittens is a rescue cat, who had a tough life before finding his forever home. To keep Mittens from getting lonely, his new human adopted a companion for him. The new kitten, Boots, was scheduled to be euthanized as the shelter she was housed at was too full and could not find a space for her. Luckily, Mittens and Boots both got a second shot at life. The sweet kitten and older rescue cat are now the best of friends. 

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4. First Rescue Dog Arrives in UK From The Chinese Meat Trade Since the Pandemic is Adopted!

The first rescue dog to arrive in the UK from the notorious Chinese dog meat trade since the pandemic has found a new lease on life in Wendover. Debbie Hairy, a three-year-old spitz-type pup, was saved from the harrowing Yulin Dog Meat Festival and is now thriving with her loving adoptive family, Peter and Hayley Finch. Their heartwarming story sheds light on the tireless efforts of the NoToDogMeat charity, working to save and provide safe shelter for dogs saved from the horrors of the meat trade.

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5. Heartbreaking CCTV Footage Reveals Dognapping Incident

In a shocking incident that has left a community devastated, CCTV footage has been released by the Essex Police, showing a masked intruder snatching a miniature dachshund named Twiglet from her loving home in Catmere End, Saffron Walden. The heart-wrenching video captures the moment the intruder forcibly wrestled the crying dog to the ground before making a hasty getaway. As the public rallies to help, the police have appealed for assistance in locating the stolen 16-month-old Twiglet and reuniting her with her distressed owners.

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6. Resuming Camel Rides at Silk Road Tourist Site in China Raises Concerns

A famous Silk Road tourist site in China has come under scrutiny recently, as distressing footage surfaced showing camels used for tourist rides. The video, filmed at Mingsha Mountain in Dunhuang, Gansu province, northwestern China, showed the animals unable to stand and crying in pain while being dragged across the sand by staff. The incident has sparked public concerns about the welfare of these animals and whether they are being overworked to provide camel rides to tourists.

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7. Alan Cumming Bares It All in Bold NYC Ad Campaign Urging Veganism

Tony Award-winning actor Alan Cumming has shed more than just his clothes to promote a cause close to his heart. The renowned host of the reality television competition series “The Traitors” has taken to the streets of New York City, appearing in head-turning taxi-top ads with nothing but strategically placed romaine lettuce covering his modesty. The message is clear: Choose the vegan option when shopping or dining out.

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8. Ground Beef Linked to Salmonella Outbreak in the US

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a salmonella outbreak, with 16 people from New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Massachusetts falling ill. Six of these cases required hospitalization. The common link amongst all affected individuals was their consumption of 80% lean ground beef purchased from ShopRite.

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9. The Dutch City of Bolsward’s Energy Plan Will Use Residual Heat from Extinct Volcanoes

The Netherlands has long been associated with its iconic windmills, but there is a growing interest in exploring alternative sources of sustainable energy. One ambitious plan in the Dutch city of Bolsward aims to tap into the residual heat of an extinct volcano deep under the Wadden Sea. This bold initiative is led by Stichting Ontwikkeling Geothermie Friesland (Stogef), a community-driven organization that envisions a future where geothermal energy becomes a reliable and affordable source of power for the region.

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10. July 2023 Was the Hottest Month In 120,000 Years

July 2023 is making headlines, and not just because of summer vacations and beach days. Scientists from top global climate institutions have declared that this month is on track to become the hottest in recorded history – and possibly the warmest in the last 120,000 years!

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