US EditionStudy Reveals Significant Environmental Impact of Pet Dogs
- A study reveals that pet dogs have significant environmental impacts, including disturbing wildlife and contributing to carbon emissions, and has shown that many impacts are not well recognized.
- According to researchers, dog attacks on wildlife, such as little penguins in Tasmania, may contribute to wildlife population declines.
- The carbon footprint of the dry pet food industry is significant, with greenhouse gas emissions comparable to the 60th highest-emitting country, primarily due to the number of dogs globally.
- Prof Bill Bateman emphasized raising awareness about the environmental implications of pet ownership while noting the important benefits dogs provide to their owners' mental health.
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New Research Reveals The 'Extensive' Environmental Impact Of Pet Dogs
A newly published research article analyzes the various ways that humans keeping dogs as animal companions has a negative environmental impact. The authors reviewed existing studies and found that “the environmental impact of owned dogs is far greater, more insidious, and more concerning than is generally recognised.” Pacific Conservation Biology published “Bad Dog? The environmental effects of owned dogs” on Wednesday. Philip W. Bateman, an ass…
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