Dogs and cats in the U.S. produce approximately 5.1 million tons of feces each year—equivalent to the waste generated by 90 million Americans. New York, N.Y. — Pets contribute significantly to emissions through meat-based diets and waste, but the love they inspire may motivate broader climate action. A recent WIRED article explores how climate researchers attempting to quantify the carbon footprint of pet ownership inadvertently triggered a defensive backlash when media coverage was perceived as...