Who Saves Farm Animals From a Hurricane?

October 23, 2019 / activist360 / Leave a comment

Kristin Hartness and Jay Yontz’s animal sanctuary Ziggy’s Refuge was responsible for some incredible rescues when Hurricane Florence hit North Carolina. Many of the animals they saved were pigs, chickens, and cows that were trapped in factory farms and left to drown.

“Hurricane Heroes” was directed by Shawn Bannon. It is part of The Atlantic Selects, an online showcase of short documentaries from independent creators, curated by The Atlantic.

2018 Was 4th Warmest for Globe

February 10, 2019 / activist360 / Leave a comment

NOAA/NASA’s annual global analysis reveals that 2018 was the 4th warmest for the planet. The report shows record warmth for much of Europe, the Mediterranean, the Middle East, New Zealand and nearby ocean, and parts of the Atlantic and western Pacific. There were 14 billion dollar disasters in the U.S. in 2018 which accounted for $91 billion in direct losses, the 4th largest on record.

NOAA / NASA Annual Global Analysis for 2018 Download