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 Lion in Severe Condition After Being Rescued From Russian Shelling

In recent weeks, Russian shelling has intensified in this region, and unfortunately, when the lion was finally rescued, he could not use his back legs and was unable to walk.

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2. Greening the Grill: How Treating Beef Like Coal Can Help Save the Planet

Regarding sustainability, the meat industry is one of the biggest culprits of greenhouse gas emissions. In fact, the livestock sector is responsible for 14.5 percent of global emissions, with beef and dairy being the biggest contributors. But what if we treated beef like coal, a fossil fuel that is a major contributor to climate change?

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3. Alaska Airlines Announces a Swap From Plastic Cups to Paper Cups

Alaska Airlines has announced they will swap out plastic cups for paper cups for inflight beverages. This will replace over 55 million plastic cups used by the airline every year. 

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4. Unseen Invaders: How Microplastics are Infiltrating the Food We Eat

Plastic is infiltrating the food you eat – and you may not even realize it. Microplastics, or tiny plastic particles measuring less than 5mm in size, are making their way into our food and drinks in several ways.

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5. Prohibited Foods from America and Their Potential Health Effects

What if someone informed you that the food on your plate was preserved with the same chemicals found in yoga mats, wax food packaging, and a key ingredient in rat poisoning? Yeah, not exactly enticing. Unfortunately, that is the truth of what just entered your stomach, which is bad news for Americans.

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6. Deer Freed From ‘Pumpkin Prison’ After Having Plastic Halloween Bucket Stuck on its Head for Weeks

A deer had been freed from a ‘pumpkin prison’ after having a plastic Halloween bucket stuck on its head for weeks.

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7. Why Do We Find Our Pet’s Sleeping Lives So Interesting and What Are They Dreaming About?

Have you ever wondered what your dog dreams about or why their paws and legs twitch when sleeping? And why do we find our pet’s sleeping lives so interesting?

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8. Plant Based Diet Reduces Risk of Cognitive Decline, Study Finds

A recent study on the health benefits of the elderly eating a plant-based diet revealed that it can reduce the risks of cognitive decline in the elderly.

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