US plans US$20 billion contribution to a G7 loan for Ukraine, funded by profits from frozen Russian assets (RBC Ukraine)

Baffled, Putin must deal with rebellious media after a Russian newspaper openly questions the war in Ukraine (Tagtik)

Russia so far has caused US$65 billion in damage to Ukraine’s ecosystems, devastating forests, protected areas, and biodiversity (RBC Ukraine)

China’s President Xi Jinping expresses willingness to promote regional and global peace in message to Korean leader Kim Jong-un (Yonhap News Agency)

US: President Trump outlines his vision for Middle East peace, with plans to expand the Abraham Accords if re-elected (Alarabiya News)

US: Tech billionaire Elon Musk offers US$1 million a day to voters who sign his election petition supporting free speech and fair elections (New York Post)

US: Harris criticized after mocking pro-life rally attendees who yelled “Jesus is Lord” and “Christ is King”; analyst says her response is “campaign-killing” (Fox News)

President Trump’s running mate JD Vance announces “Jesus is King” and wins mega applause during campaign speech in Wisconsin [US] (Sky News Australia)

Washington state [US]: Four egg workers test presumptively positive for avian influenza after exposure to infected poultry, marking the state’s first human H5 virus cases (Washington State Department of Health)

California [US]: Bird flu cases rise to six confirmed and five suspected among dairy workers in the Central Valley as the state battles infections at 100 dairy operations (ABC7)

Thailand continues surveillance for mystery illness from Afghanistan, screening travelers at major airports after reports of 500 infections in Afghanistan’s Kafshan Valley (Tiền Phong TV)

UK researchers create first-ever 3D-printed nutritious meals for people with swallowing difficulties [dysphagia], addressing texture and taste issues of pureed foods (Good News Network)

Texas A&M University [US] geologist traces lead pollution in a Tibetan glacier to Chinese gasoline emissions, highlighting the human impact on remote ecosystems since 1974 (One Green Planet)

Report: Carbon capture and storage has not significantly reduced emissions over the past 50 years, raising doubts of its effectiveness to address the climate crisis (The Guardian)

Climate change turns shipwrecks into polluters as more extreme weather accelerates metal degradation and could cause thousands of unidentified wrecks with potential fuel onboard to create oil spills (BBC)

Study from University of Uppsala [Sweden] finds 40% of people support rationing high-environmental-impact products like meat and fuel to combat climate change (SciTechDaily)

Researchers develop new definition of “soil health” to promote sustainable land management, using indicators to identify and reverse soil degradation for future productivity (News Medical)

PETA seeks criminal investigation into West Coast Game Park Safari in Oregon [US] for multiple animal welfare violations, including inadequate veterinary care and underfed animals (PETA)

Malaysian animal welfare coalition demands an end to stray dog shootings by local authorities and calls for an investigation into the recent killing of a popular stray dog named Kopi (The Star)

UK appoints former environment campaigner Ruth Davis as its first envoy for nature to address global species decline and forge international agreements to halt biodiversity loss (The Guardian)

Landscaping and Gardening Services Market to grow by US$9.7 billion from 2024-2028 at 6.6% yearly growth, driven by innovations in practices, with AI driving new “smart gardening” market trend (Technavio)

Scientists advocate “induced resistance” as a sustainable and healthier alternative to pesticides in which plants’ immune systems are primed to fight off pests naturally (News Medical)

New film “Sea, Land and City” showcases nature restoration projects across southwest England [UK], highlighting innovative solutions for biodiversity and climate resilience (Positive.News)

New wearable armband device “rewires” brains of stroke patients by stimulating nerves, helping them restore flexibility in their disabled arms (Good News Network)

Mysterious white blobs washing up in Newfoundland [Canada] leave residents and government scientists baffled, prompting investigations (The Globe and Mail)

The Philippines will host part of the 3rd World March for Peace and Non-violence, with events in Malolos, Baguio City, and Sagada from October 20-24, 2024 (Pressenza)

Australian activists challenge the use of CO2 gas chambers in nation’s pig slaughterhouses, seeking a ban through the Victoria state Supreme Court (The Sydney Morning Herald)

UK lawmakers propose three animal welfare bills focusing on fur imports, fireworks regulations, and pet smuggling, prioritizing animal protection in the new Parliament (The Caerphilly Herald)

Animal welfare science reveals five tips for dog happiness: allow sniffing, provide choices, respect them as individuals, offer quiet places, and enable safe off-leash activity (Science Alert)

Man’s rescue of an ant-covered kitten on a bridge overpass in Anaheim [California, US] goes viral, touching millions with his act of kindness documented on TikTok (One Green Planet)

UK animal charity Mayhew launches ad campaign highlighting pets’ positive impact on mental health through visually striking tunnel-themed imagery (Creative Bloq)

China-headquartered Angel Yeast introduces innovative yeast protein solution, enhancing nutrition, flavor, and functionality for the alternative protein market (Vegconomist)

Iceland-based company Good Good introduces Vegan Lemon Curd, a naturally sweetened, low-calorie spread with no sugar, ideal for summertime baking and holiday treats, to Whole Foods supermarkets across the US (WholeFoods)

Global Vegan Food Market expected to experience remarkable growth of 11.79% per year from 2024 to 2032 (Prudent Markets)

Uplifting quote of the day: “With a stroke of love On the canvas of my soul I’m painting a perfect world With shades of Michaelangelo [...]

I hear songs of children Echo in the sky I hear songs of children A tomorrow so bright…” – Belinda Carlisle (vegetarian) (A-Z Quotes)

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