The latest report on global air pollution paints a grim picture, particularly for Asia. In 2023, a staggering 99 out of 100 of the world's most polluted cities were situated on this continent, highlighting a critical issue that imperils the health of billions. India takes the lead in this concerning scenario, with a staggering 83 cities breaching air quality guidelines set … [Read more...] about The world’s 100 worst polluted cities are in Asia — and 83 of them are in just one country
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Gorillas Seen Dismantling Poachers’ Traps in the Wild After One of Them is Killed
In a remarkable display of intelligence and cooperation, two young mountain gorillas in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park were witnessed dismantling poachers' traps just days after one of their own fell victim to the lethal snares in 2012. Veronica Vecellio, from the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund’s Karisoke Research Centre, described the event as unprecedented, highlighting the … [Read more...] about Gorillas Seen Dismantling Poachers’ Traps in the Wild After One of Them is Killed
Six puppies were hiding in freezing crawl space under abandoned house — rescuers crawl for 4 hours to save them
A group of puppies was found nearly frozen to death underneath an abandoned house — but thankfully rescuers were there to save the day. Last month, the Protective Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) received a call from a good samaritan that there were puppies in the crawl space beneath an abandoned house in Missouri. The little dogs’ lives were in serious danger: it was one … [Read more...] about Six puppies were hiding in freezing crawl space under abandoned house — rescuers crawl for 4 hours to save them
Woman brings her horses inside house to keep them safe from freezing weather
In recent days an Arctic blast has swept through the US, causing record-low temperatures in many parts of the country. It’s no time to be going outside, and it certainly isn’t time to leave your pets out either. Even outdoor pets are in serious danger during weather extremes like this. And as temperatures dipped below zero, one woman took an unusual step to ensure her … [Read more...] about Woman brings her horses inside house to keep them safe from freezing weather
This Brazilian Priest Takes Stray Dogs Off the Streets To Get Them Adopted By His Congregation
A compassionate Brazilian priest helps homeless dogs get adopted by having them join his church’s service every Sunday. Everybody’s welcome at the house of God – shouldn’t that be true for animals, too? A priest in Brazil thinks so. Father João Paulo Araujo Gomes typically celebrates the Sunday mass with some special guests – the forgotten stray dogs of Gravatá. … [Read more...] about This Brazilian Priest Takes Stray Dogs Off the Streets To Get Them Adopted By His Congregation