Daily Top News: The Prevalence of Wildlife Trafficking, Starving Pelicans Stranded in California, Alabama Bans Cultivated Meat, 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. Puppy Left at Vet Clinic for 3 Days

A veterinary assistant, Dominique Humphries, shared a shocking incident on TikTok that stirred emotions across the internet. Humphries disclosed that a puppy was abandoned at her clinic for three agonizing days after being dropped off by its owner.

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2. UN Report Highlights the Prevalence of Wildlife Trafficking

Illegal trafficking of plant and animal wildlife continues to pose a significant challenge despite some progress, as highlighted in a recent report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). While reported seizures during 2020 and 2021 appeared to show a decrease compared to previous years, the UNODC emphasized that this might be attributed to disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic rather than a genuine decline in trafficking activities.

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3. Two Horses Stuck in Mud Freed by 40 People

Dozens of people came together to rescue two horses trapped in mud for several hours in Lebanon, Connecticut. The ordeal began when firefighters received a call about the distressed animals stuck in a swampy area behind a farm around 2 p.m. on Saturday.

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4. In the Past 5 Years, 200 Factory Farms Have Opened in the UK

In the last five years, the United Kingdom has witnessed a significant surge in factory farming, with over 200 new facilities cropping up across the nation. This expansion has been met with deep concern from animal welfare advocates, who describe the conditions within these farms as nothing short of a “living hell” for the millions of animals subjected to them.

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5. Starving Pelicans Stranded and Struggling on California Coast

Along the shores of California, hundreds of brown pelicans are struggling to survive. In recent weeks, reports have flooded in of emaciated and stranded pelicans, marking what wildlife advocates are calling a crisis.

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6. Eight-Year-Old Somerset Boy Takes on Mount Snowdon to Aid Local Wildlife

Charlie, an eight-year-old resident of Glastonbury, Somerset, is set to conquer Mount Snowdon on Sunday, June 30, all for a noble cause – helping local wildlife. Teaming up with his mother, who is embarking on her own three peaks challenge, Charlie aims to raise funds for Secret World Wildlife Rescue, a dedicated charity in Highbridge.

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7. Alabama Joins Florida in Banning Cultivated Meat

Alabama recently made headlines as the second U.S. state to bar the sale and distribution of cultivated meat, following Florida. This move, propelled by Sen. Jack Williams and signed into law by Gov. Kay Ivy, marks a significant development in the ongoing debate surrounding alternative proteins made from animal cells.

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8. Animal Meat Sales Have Dropped 16.4% in Dutch Supermarkets Since 2020

Recent data analysis by animal welfare organization Wakker Dier reveals a significant decline in animal meat sales across Dutch supermarkets since 2020. The study, based on Circana sales data, indicates a notable 16.4% drop in meat sales, with 2023 seeing a further decrease of 2.3% compared to the previous year. This trend aligns with a broader movement towards plant-based eating and sustainable shopping practices.

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9. Sweltering Heat Across Asia 45 Times More Likely Due to Climate change, Study Finds

Recent scorching temperatures across Asia and the Middle East have been attributed to human-caused Climate change, increasing the likelihood of such heatwaves by 45 times, according to a new study. The World Weather Attribution group released findings showing that extreme heat events in late April were significantly influenced by Climate change.

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10. Florida Drops Climate change from Energy Policy Amid Rising Environmental Threats

Florida is shifting its energy policy focus by removing Climate change as a priority, despite the state’s vulnerability to extreme weather events and environmental challenges. Governor Ron DeSantis signed the controversial bill on Wednesday, with changes set to take effect on July 1. This legislation eliminates most references to Climate change in state law, bans offshore wind turbines in state waters, and eases regulations on natural gas pipelines.

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