In a jaw-dropping announcement, climate activists are suggesting that dogs might be contributing to environmental degradation. As if we needed more absurdity, are our furry friends really the next target in the climate change debate? Expect a bark-out from the pet owners!

Beyond pet diets, studies cited in Pacific Conservation Biology reveal unleashed dogs are now one of the main threats to wildlife, including Tasmania’s little penguins—linking dog attacks to colony collapse. “Dog carbon footprint” is the new buzzword in eco activism.