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Animal cruelty and awareness

 Animal cruelty and awareness Introduction Animal cruelty refers to any act of violence or neglect inflicted upon an animal, whether it is intentional or unintentional. It is a serious issue that affects many different types of animals and can take many different forms, from intentional acts of violence, such as dog fighting, to neglect and abandonment, such as leaving a dog tied up outside without access to food and water. One of the most common forms of animal cruelty is neglect. This can take many forms, such as leaving an animal without proper food and water, failing to provide proper medical care, or leaving an animal outside in extreme weather conditions without adequate shelter. Neglect can lead to serious health problems and even death in some cases. Intentional acts  Intentional violence against animals is also a major form of animal cruelty. This can include acts such as dog fighting, cockfighting, and baiting, as well as acts of cruelty such as shooting, beating, ...
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Tackling climate change with the right trees in the right place

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  Tackling climate change with the right trees in the right place A recent article in the Scottish press implied that planting trees may not tackle climate change. But the research paper on which the article is based is clear: the issue isn’t with tree planting overall, but with planting on carbon-rich soil. The  press article failed to highlight that if the right trees are planted in the right place, they are effective against climate change. What did the study show? The  new research  by Friggens et al. is titled  Tree planting in organic soils does not result in net carbon sequestration on decadal timescales . It shows that soils already rich in carbon - known as peaty soils in Scotland - released more carbon than the trees could absorb over the 40 year study period. But it also provides strong evidence for establishing the right tree in the right place, for the right reasons. We’ve long advocated this at the Trust. The study shows that wh...
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