Climate crisis having 'catastrophic impact' on working animals A survey, of 2,000 adults, revealed 69% have been shocked by heatwaves across Europe and 56% have been moved by wildfires in Hawaii, California, and Australia. Almost half (45%) say they are adopting a greener way of life following the recent droughts in parts of Africa, including Zimbabwe, Tunisia, and Namibia. And another 45% have changed their ways after seeing flooding across Asia.
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Tiger mosquitoes 'already in one UK region' as exotic fever hits Europe [LATEST] Tsunami warning issued as exact time next one to strike Europe revealed [LATEST] In addition, 76% want to make more of a difference after witnessing the suffering caused by the climate crisis to people, animals, and communities across the world. The research was commissioned by SPANA , the Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad, as part of its ninth International Working Animal Day, which this year is raising awareness of the impact of the climate crisis on working animals, like horses, donkeys and camels, in low-income countries. Linda Edwards, chief executive of the global animal welfare charity, which has recently provided emergency treatment to 8,800 injured and abandoned working animals following landslides in Tanzania, said: “The growing severity of the climate crisis is becoming clearer than ever to the public.
“And this is driving a significant shift towards environmental responsibility in households in the UK. But workin.
