Disaster● ElevatedJul 11 · Jul 11, 2026, 6:15 AM
Surge in abandoned animals amid land clearance for Northern Metropolis development
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from scmp.com · China
There has been a surge in abandoned animals due to land clearance activities for the Northern Metropolis development. This indicates a significant negative environmental and animal welfare impact from urban expansion.
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