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To watch this content, you may need to disable it on this site. PRESS REVIEW – Monday, September 21: The Independent's climate 100 list for 2026 is out, featuring names like Pope Leo and Sir David Attenborough. Climate change is having an undeniable effect on animals across the world, some of which are seeking human help.
And finally: are people's dating patterns shifting? **The Independent**has published its 2026 list of the world’s leading environmentalists.It’s a list celebrating the “campaigners, change makers and innovators who are making a positive and significant difference to turn the tide on the climate crisis”. It includes names like Erin Brockovich, Pope Leo and Sir David Attenborough. Speaking of the climate crisis, **The Times** has an article called “Koala in search of bear necessities winds up in woman’s bedroom".
A new study has recorded the growing numbers of wild animals entering human homes. That’s because they are seeking refuge due to climate change and habitat loss. Researchers hope that the findings will encourage more biodiversity-friendly home designs.
Another heartwarming story from Florida. **The Washington Post** reports that a quiet morning at a marine research facility was interrupted by knocking on the door. The visitor was a pelican in need of help. The biologist said, “The pelican stood there patiently, as if waiting for help”, and a quick inspection revealed that the animal was injured.
A fishing line was wrapped around the pelican’s right wing. And a hook was stuck in the wing.A marine researcher working there said she thought someone brought the bird and was instead shocked it came on its own to the lab – that's not usual behavior in wild birds.She said it was a “once-in-a-lifetime experience” […] “to have a bird knock at your door and ask for help”. And she did help and saved its life.
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