2019 SkS Weekly Climate Change & Global Warming News Roundup #33
Latest Posts Archives Climate Hustle Posted on 17 August 2019 by John Hartz A chronological listing of news articles posted on the Skeptical Science Facebook Page during the past week, i.e., Sun, Aug 11 through Sat, Aug 17, 2019 Editor’s…
8 things you didn't know about prairie dogs
Travel through the grasslands of central and western America and you’ll likely see and hear countless prairie dogs. Millions of the adorable burrowing rodents call these plains home, and while they may be a common sight, they have many unique…
Why do dogs eat grass?
No walk around the neighborhood is complete without my dog Lulu eating grass. Even on a full stomach, she likes to hunt for the perfect blades and chew away. Left unattended, I’m sure she could mow down a small lawn….
Oh, what a difference a doggie bath can make
If you’ve ever walked into an animal shelter or looked at rescue photos online, it’s sometimes hard to find the real dog underneath a mop of messy fur. Stray or abandoned pets rarely look their best when they’re trying to…
Why airlines are hedging on support animals
With the increase in animals on flights, airlines have reported more incidents of animals roaming freely around the plane, defecating or being aggressive. Several airlines are taking steps to help ensure that only trained, properly-behaving service and therapy dogs are…
Working at Home From a Tiny House
People are often drawn to tiny houses by their charming, unique exteriors and undeniably minimalistic form. In under 400 square feet, details like a creative…
How many shelter animals are saved near you?
Last year, about 733,000 dogs and cats were euthanized in the U.S., according to Best Friends Animal Society. That’s a national save rate of about 76.6%. With the motto, “Save them all,” the group is working to reach achieve no-kill…
Delaware becomes first ‘no-kill’ state for animal shelters
Delaware has recently been named the first and only “no-kill” animal shelter state in the country.
Diarrhea-causing bacteria adapted to spread in hospitals
The gut-infecting bacterium Clostridium difficile is evolving into two separate species, with one group highly adapted to spread in hospitals, according to new research.
EPA reauthorizes use of ‘cyanide bombs’ to kill wild animals
The lives of many coyotes, dogs, foxes and other wildlife in the United States could be in danger.
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