Apr 2024 Recap / Wildlife-Animals-Biodiversity-Environmental News
Reading about wildlife through the month, I thought a recap of articles/videos that cross my screen might be of interest. Here’s April in seven pieces that caught my attention (one is mine).
SAVING WILDCATS IN THE CAIRNGORMS
European wildcats were recently released in the Scottish Highlands as part of a conservation project called Saving Wildcats. The 19 cats are part of an effort to bring the species back from the brink of extinction in the country.
HALF OF WORLD’S PLASTIC POLLUTION COMES FROM 60 MULTINATIONALS
Since 2000, plastic production has doubled, and studies show only 9 percent of plastic is being recycled. New study finds Altria, Philip Morris International, Danone, Nestlé, PepsiCo and Coca-Cola are worst offenders.
When conservation interventions work, they are highly effective, according to a new study which found that more than half of the time, conservation actions had a net positive effect.
Michael Tobias, global ecologist and president of the Dancing Star Foundation, provides insights into Earth Day, biodiversity, human population, going vegetarian or vegan and more.
ARBOR DAY: NEBRASKA JOURNALIST, RICHARD NIXON, SEPARATED BY A CENTURY, GAVE TREES A DAY
Nebraskans were encouraged to plant trees in 1872 – and 1 million were planted – but not until 1970, thanks to President Richard Nixon, did Arbor Day become a nationwide observance.
‘HORRIBLE HUNDRED’ REPORT EXPOSES AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB AS COMPLICIT IN PUPPY MILLS
The Humane Society of the United States finds horrible animal abuses in Ohio, Oklahoma, Iowa, Wisconsin and New York, with Missouri having the highest number of abuses for 12 consecutive years.
TUCKER CARLSON GIVES KEYNOTE SPEECH AT THE INTERNATIONAL ORDER OF THEODORE ROOSEVELT
“One of the most important qualities in a leader is the love of nature and animals.”
Maria Fotopoulos writes about the connection between overpopulation and biodiversity loss, and from time to time other topics that confound her. On FB @BetheChangeforAnimals and givesendgo.com/calliescathouse.
Thank you ! A great list and very informative