Daily Top News: UN Seeks Advisory Opinion on Climate Justice, Surprising Way Animals Can Help Save the Planet, Forgotten Female Pioneer of Solar Energy, 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. New Study Finds Surprising Way Animals Can Help Save the Planet from Climate change

A new study published in the journal Nature Climate change shows that animals could be a crucial ally in our fight against Climate change. As we increasingly turn towards natural climate solutions, such as reforestation and grassland restoration, to sequester carbon, we may overlook the benefits of protecting and restoring animal populations to their natural habitats. The study found that robust populations of just nine species could capture 6.41 gigatons of CO₂ annually. This amount accounts for about 95 percent of the amount needed to be removed annually to ensure Global warming remains below 1.5 degrees Celsius.

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2. Image of Truckload of Dead Animals Highlights Dangers of Vehicle Collisions with Wildlife

A recent post by the National Park Service (NPS) has highlighted the dangers of vehicle collisions with wildlife, posting a gruesome image of a truck filled with dead deer collected from roadways in the Curecanti National Recreation Area in Colorado. Collisions between vehicles and wildlife pose risks to both the animals and drivers and are a significant problem across the United States, with an estimated 1 million to 2 million occurring every year.

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3. The UN Seeks Advisory Opinion on Climate Justice: What It Means for the Fight Against Climate change

The United Nations has taken a major step towards climate justice by supporting a Pacific-led resolution asking the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to provide an advisory opinion on countries’ climate obligations. The resolution is co-sponsored by 105 states, including Australia, and it is the first time the General Assembly has requested an advisory opinion from the ICJ with unanimous state Support. The ICJ is the world court and the leading global authority on international law. It generally hears disputes between countries, but it can also issue advisory opinions on the status of international law on a particular topic. The question put to the ICJ asks whether countries have an obligation to protect the global climate system and seeks advice on the legal consequences when countries’ actions or omissions cause significant climate harm to small island states and future generations in particular.

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4. Jeremy Clarkson Opens up About the Emotional Toll of Sending Animals to Slaughter on his Farm

Jeremy Clarkson, the co-host of The Grand Tour, has revealed his struggle with sending animals from his farm to the slaughterhouse. The former Top Gear host, who now stars in the Amazon Prime Video series, “Clarkson’s Farm,” wrote in his column for The Sunday Times about the “gut-wrenching” experience of saying goodbye to his male pigs, which he recently had to send for slaughter.

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5. TV Show Highlights the Forgotten Female Pioneer of Solar Energy

Mária Telkes, the Hungarian American biophysicist who is considered the founding mother of solar power, may not be a household name, but she should be. Despite dedicating her life to solar technology, her contributions are largely forgotten today. However, a new documentary, “The Sun Queen,” premiering on PBS’s “American Experience,” aims to shine a light on her incredible life and groundbreaking work.

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6. Pup’s Rescue Journey Goes Viral on TikTok and Warms Hearts

A sweet video of a rescue dog learning how to trust her new parents over the course of her rescue is warming the hearts of the internet.

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7. Climate change Puts Chill on Canadian Hair-Freezing Tradition

It’s wacky, it’s frosty, and it’s a beloved Canadian tradition. The annual hair-freezing contest hosted by Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs in Yukon, Canada, has been a winter highlight for many adventurous souls. But now, Climate change threatens to put this hair-raising event on ice.

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8. Mena Massoud: From Aladdin Star to Vegan Advocate and Producer

After the 2019 Disney live-action remake of “Aladdin,” in which Mena Massoud starred as the lead alongside Will Smith and Naomi Scott, the Egyptian-Canadian actor struggled to land auditions despite the film grossing over $1 billion worldwide. Fast forward to today, Massoud, 31, has come to terms with the challenges of Hollywood and is now focusing on passion projects that align with his values, including hosting and executive producing CTV’s vegan travelogue show “Evolving Vegan.”

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