Extra pollution from EV tyre wear undermines the electric car revolution

Tyre wear undermines EV revolution

This article is ultimately about cats and their welfare because they breathe the same air that we breathe. Pollution inside the home can be worse than outside. Urban-dwelling full-time indoor cats might be breathing in polluted air that their owners are unaware of. This is a hidden health issue which can come home to …

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In the UK pets have got to be ‘suitably restrained’ in a travelling vehicle (rule 57 Highway Code)

Rule 57 of the Highway Code forbids unrestrained pets in travelling vehicles

Rule 57 of the Highway Code in the UK states the following: When in a vehicle make sure dogs or other animals are suitably restrained so they cannot distract you while you are driving or injure you, or themselves, if you stop quickly. A seat belt harness, pet carrier, dog cage or dog guard …

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Wild cat habitats destroyed through deforestation thanks to palm oil production and now electric vehicles

Deforestation for palm oil production in Papua

Wildcat habitats are under threat by ever expanding human activity and of all the habitats the one which is perhaps under the most threat is the forest. And there are a good number of wild cats that live in the forest. I’d like to look at that aspect of the demise of the wild …

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Electric cars (EVs) reduce car motion sickness in dogs

Dog in car

Dogs are more at ease travelling in electric cars (EVs) compared to conventional ones. Car sickness otherwise known as motion sickness is fairly common in dogs. Research indicates that it is also experienced by domestic cats. I’m focusing on dogs because a recent study which has yet to be peer-reviewed strongly indicates that dogs …

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