One Green Planet

Animal cruelty is a serious issue affecting millions of innocent animals globally. Fortunately, there are many different animal protection laws that can help prevent and end this types of abuse. By educating yourself on animal protection laws and promoting and supporting them, you can be an agent of change that is helping to protect animals. In this article, we will provide you with ten different animal cruelty laws that you can support and promote to protect the animals' health and welfare.    1.        The Animal Welfare Act The Animal Welfare Act (AWA) is law in the US that regulates the conditions and treatment of animals being used for research experiments, for exhibition (as in zoos and aquariums), through transport (animals travelling long distance, aka travelling by air to exhibitions), and for commerce (animals traded, sold and bought). The enforcement of the AWA can be improved by pushing for stronger enforcement and asking to s...

In the past decades, many species have been threatened with death because of problems like deforestation, climate change, poaching, and pollution. But there is some positive news. As a result of combined efforts by governments, experts, communities, and international organizations, many species that were once threatened are recovering and offering us hope for the future. Here's a closer look at 10 species whose survival stories give us hope for the world. 1.  Greater One-Horned Rhino (Rhinoceros unicornis) The one-horned rhino was previously in critical threat due to poaching and habitat loss. Today, it is thriving in secure locations such as Manas National Park in India. Relocation initiatives and effective anti-poaching legislation have assisted the population of rhinos to increase to over 47 within the park — a significant victory for the species. 2. Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) Humpback whales were nearly exterminated by commercial whaling, but have since r...

Climate change isn't just melting sea levels and ice caps—it's also changing human health worldwide. With more unpredictable weather and increased temperatures, we are experiencing more diseases that previously only happened in specific locations or only at specific times of the year. From heatstroke to insect-borne diseases, the health implications of our warming planet are becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. Discover how climate change influences disease patterns to help build a healthier, more resilient world. Take a look at 11 diseases closely associated with climate change—and how the global problem is redesigning public health.   1. Heat-Related Illnesses As temperatures keep on rising globally, more and more individuals are falling victim to heat exhaustion, dehydration, and heatstroke. Heatwaves persisting for weeks on end are making it increasingly difficult for our bodies to cool, especially for the most susceptible groups, including the elderly, young ...