England [UK]: Newcastle Council’s new animal welfare policy includes bans on hunting and using goldfish as prizes, plus measures for quickly reuniting stray dogs with their caregivers (Newcastle Under Lyme Borough Council)

The Netherlands becomes the first-ever country without stray dogs, achieved through strict animal welfare laws and cooperation from citizens (Telegrafi)

Malta’s Animal Welfare hotline added to official government helpline Freephone 153 to enhance public service access regarding animal welfare issues (Malta Independent)

Karnataka [India] issues guidelines for an animal-friendly Diwali [a Hindu festival of lights], encouraging precautions to protect pets from distress caused by firecrackers (BangaloreMirror)

US: The Vegan Strong Plantbuilt team wins 48 gold medals at the Mr. America 2024 Sports Festival, showcasing the success of vegan athletes in powerlifting, strongman, and bodybuilding competitions (Plant Based News)

California [US] schools experiencing a surge in vegan meal options, with 56% of large districts offering daily vegan choices, driven by climate concerns and state funding programs (Grist)

PETA’s “Hell on Wheels” truck will blast pig screams outside eateries in Evansville [Indiana, US], urging diners to consider vegan options and animal welfare (PETA)

PETA urges public to go vegan in nationwide campaign ahead of World Food Day 2024 [Oct 16], highlighting issues related to animal welfare, environmental concerns, and a recent UN climate report (The Hindu)

Berkeley [California] has the opportunity to ban animal factory operations with an upcoming ballot measure aimed at ending animal abuse and cruelty in the city (The Daily Californian)

California [US]-based animal protection nonprofit the Duo Duo Project gains international momentum at event in London [UK], shoring up British support for its efforts to end the dog and cat meat trade (Street Insider)

Wales [UK]: Lawmaker introduces bill that would extend ban on fur imports covering cats, dogs, and seals to include foxes, raccoon dogs, minks, and additional species, addressing what’s seen as a “double standard” in animal rights within the UK (Wales Online)

Six loggerhead turtles that were blown off course are rescued by the British Royal Navy and successfully returned to their habitat in the Azores [with Portugal] (Good News Network)

The rise of vegan-friendly hotels is noted globally, with more establishments offering animal-free rooms to meet the growing demand for sustainable travel (Prestige)

Australia: The Vegan Festival Adelaide is set to return on December 7-8, 2024, featuring 60 stalls of vegan food, live music, and speakers, and is expected to attract 15,000-18,000 attendees – more info at VeganFestival.info (Glam Adelaide)

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Estonia becomes 45th nation to sign the Artemis Accords, joining a coalition focused on safe and responsible space exploration (Space)

US election: Border Patrol agents say they will quit in droves if Harris wins, saying they can’t face four more years of being undermined and scapegoated – while many say they will stay if President Trump is elected (New York Post)

US: Walz accidentally criticizes Biden-Harris administration in embarrassing gaffe (Sky News Australia)

Sudan: 14 million people desperately in need of funding, fuel and fertilizer, as internal conflict pushes them near starvation (Sky News)

France raises its bird flu risk level from “negligible” to “moderate,” implementing tighter security measures at poultry-raising operations in response (Reuters)

US: Severe obesity increases, with nearly 1 in 10 adults affected; women twice as likely as men to report severe obesity (VOA)

Study links high blood sugar to 65% increased risk of early-onset colorectal cancer, affecting 100 million pre-diabetic Americans under 50 (Daily Mail)

US study links sweet tooth [a strong preference for sugary foods and drinks] to higher depression risk, diabetes, and heart problems (StudyFinds)

Clinical trial finds that acupuncture effectively reduces sciatica leg pain when compared to placebo treatment (Live Science)

UK predicted to experience three Sudden Stratospheric Warmings with the first in mid-November 2024, which may lead to a cold wave and widespread snow events this winter (Birmingham Mail)

Flooding in Lâm Đồng [Vietnam] affected dozens of households, with water over 1 meter deep due to a sudden river rise (TOÀN CẢNH 24H)

Vietnam: Northern mountainous provinces face high flash flood and landslide risks due to heavy rainfall on Oct 15, 2024 (VTC NOW)

British-American journalist Peter Schwartzstein explores the link between climate change and conflict in his new book “The Heat and the Fury,” warning of underestimated climate-related violence globally (France 24)

Southern Africa faces its worst hunger crisis in decades due to El Niño-induced drought, affecting 27 million people, reports the UN World Food Programme (The Independent)

September 2024 marks Earth’s second-warmest September on record, with expectations that 2024 will surpass 2023 as the warmest year on record (Yale Climate Connections)

“The health of Europe’s waters is not good”: It’s time for European governments to crack down on chemical pollution, experts say (Euronews)

Climate change tops list of global citizens’ concerns for the third consecutive year, with 77% of the public feeling vulnerable daily (Euronews)

Climate change extends fall allergy season in Chicago [US], worsening symptoms from ragweed and mold (Chicago Sun Times)

World Wildlife Fund warns Amazon rainforest nearing irreversible tipping point partly driven by UK consumption, and calls for legislation banning sale of commodities linked to deforestation (The Independent)

UK: Wild salmon numbers in England and Wales have plummeted to 5,399 in 2023, highlighting the impacts of climate change and river pollution issues (The Guardian)

Australia plans to protect 52% of its oceans by expanding marine sanctuaries, including Heard and McDonald Islands, setting a world-leading conservation example (Good News Network)

First Nations lead reclamation and rewilding efforts of abandoned oil wells in Canada (Reasons To Be Cheerful)

International Energy Agency report: Renewables on track for 50% of global electricity by 2030 – but goal to triple renewable energy capacity still needs policy support (Euronews)

Kenya: 14-year-old climate activist Ellyanne Wanjiku Chlystun has planted 250,000 trees and advocates for global environmental action (BBC)

UFO captured on video during a SpaceX Starship test launch, leading to speculation about possible extraterrestrial activity (Vetted)

Honest woman in Gia Lai [Vietnam] discovers over 100 million VND [US$4,000] in her car trunk and reports it to police, returning the money to the owner who misplaced it (Đời Sống & Pháp Luật)

God-centered quote of the day: “They, who have no eyes in their face, are not called blind. They alone are blind, O Nanak, who stray away from their Lord.” – The Venerated Guru Angad [vegetarian] (Goodreads)

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