CNN has been taken to the doghouse on social media for blaming pets and their impact on climate change. .That’s right, your lovable dog and cuddly cat have a negative impact on the environment and the climate, according to CNN, which gave green advice on how to reduce our pets’ carbon ‘paw’prints in an article composed by CNN’s Kimberley Richardson..“Our four-legged friends don’t drive gas-guzzling SUVs or use energy-sucking appliances, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have a climate impact,” writes Richardson. “In fact, researchers showed pets play a significant role in the climate crisis.”.Seriously? But what is it that Emma and Mr. Muggles do to heat up the planet? . EmmaEmma .They eat. And poop. Rinse and repeat..“Their meat-heavy diet is the biggest contributor to their carbon pawprints, which requires an abundance of energy, land and water to produce,” says Richardson..“And the production of pet food emits huge amounts of planet-warming gases, creating the equivalent of around 64 million tons of carbon dioxide in the US each year, the same carbon impact as 13.6 million cars on the road.”.Whatever the hell that means..Anyway, Richardson advocates a change in diet to insect-based food instead of meat..Except for cats..“If you’re the proud owner of a feline, you shouldn’t even think about switching their diet. Cats are obligate carnivores. They must eat meat,” says Angela Frimberger, a veterinarian with Vets for Climate Action..“Dogs, on the other hand, are omnivores and don’t necessarily need to have meat every meal, let alone sirloin steak.”.No doubt, millions of dogs disagree.. Cooper and Scout.Cooper and Scout. .Richardson also suggested adopting small rodents instead of dogs or cats..Rats. Did you think the climate change cabal could get any nuttier..Speaking of that, the recommendation is to get your pets neutered or fixed..In addition to insects, CNN advised owners to feed their pets lab-grown meat. .Yeah, because ‘lab grown’ things have been so popular over the last two and-a-half years..Richardson also suggests picking up your puppy’s poop in biodegradable bags and disposing of the whole works in a toilet..Plus, cat owners should use an environmentally-friendly kitty litter that is not made from clay..If you’re toying with these ideas, Richardson isn’t done..“While items like toys, bowls, litter, poop bags and leashes are often necessary for your pet, looking at their durability, supply chains and whether they can be recycled is equally as important as the product itself,” she says..Reactions on Twitter figuratively told CNN to roll over and play dead..Actor James Woods declared war, after a fashion: "OK. That’s it. Enough is enough. These liberal lunatics have gone after our guns, our cars, our money, our children, but when they go after our furry schnoot burgers, that’s game on!".Writer Ian Miles Cheong wrote: "Environmentalists: 'Kill your pets. That’ll get rid of their carbon footprint.'".Singer Phil LaBonte said: "PETA and climate activists are gonna come for your dog.".A Twitter user pointed out: "CNN gets worse every day. Dogs and cats generally eat the parts of meat that people don't, so I don't see how this even makes sense.".Another commentator cited CNN’s Anderson Cooper, saying: "Vanderbilt Cooper will still fly around on his private jet, but you want us to get rid of Fido to stop climate change."
CNN has been taken to the doghouse on social media for blaming pets and their impact on climate change. .That’s right, your lovable dog and cuddly cat have a negative impact on the environment and the climate, according to CNN, which gave green advice on how to reduce our pets’ carbon ‘paw’prints in an article composed by CNN’s Kimberley Richardson..“Our four-legged friends don’t drive gas-guzzling SUVs or use energy-sucking appliances, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have a climate impact,” writes Richardson. “In fact, researchers showed pets play a significant role in the climate crisis.”.Seriously? But what is it that Emma and Mr. Muggles do to heat up the planet? . EmmaEmma .They eat. And poop. Rinse and repeat..“Their meat-heavy diet is the biggest contributor to their carbon pawprints, which requires an abundance of energy, land and water to produce,” says Richardson..“And the production of pet food emits huge amounts of planet-warming gases, creating the equivalent of around 64 million tons of carbon dioxide in the US each year, the same carbon impact as 13.6 million cars on the road.”.Whatever the hell that means..Anyway, Richardson advocates a change in diet to insect-based food instead of meat..Except for cats..“If you’re the proud owner of a feline, you shouldn’t even think about switching their diet. Cats are obligate carnivores. They must eat meat,” says Angela Frimberger, a veterinarian with Vets for Climate Action..“Dogs, on the other hand, are omnivores and don’t necessarily need to have meat every meal, let alone sirloin steak.”.No doubt, millions of dogs disagree.. Cooper and Scout.Cooper and Scout. .Richardson also suggested adopting small rodents instead of dogs or cats..Rats. Did you think the climate change cabal could get any nuttier..Speaking of that, the recommendation is to get your pets neutered or fixed..In addition to insects, CNN advised owners to feed their pets lab-grown meat. .Yeah, because ‘lab grown’ things have been so popular over the last two and-a-half years..Richardson also suggests picking up your puppy’s poop in biodegradable bags and disposing of the whole works in a toilet..Plus, cat owners should use an environmentally-friendly kitty litter that is not made from clay..If you’re toying with these ideas, Richardson isn’t done..“While items like toys, bowls, litter, poop bags and leashes are often necessary for your pet, looking at their durability, supply chains and whether they can be recycled is equally as important as the product itself,” she says..Reactions on Twitter figuratively told CNN to roll over and play dead..Actor James Woods declared war, after a fashion: "OK. That’s it. Enough is enough. These liberal lunatics have gone after our guns, our cars, our money, our children, but when they go after our furry schnoot burgers, that’s game on!".Writer Ian Miles Cheong wrote: "Environmentalists: 'Kill your pets. That’ll get rid of their carbon footprint.'".Singer Phil LaBonte said: "PETA and climate activists are gonna come for your dog.".A Twitter user pointed out: "CNN gets worse every day. Dogs and cats generally eat the parts of meat that people don't, so I don't see how this even makes sense.".Another commentator cited CNN’s Anderson Cooper, saying: "Vanderbilt Cooper will still fly around on his private jet, but you want us to get rid of Fido to stop climate change."
