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Should sex offenders face chemical castration as legal punishment?
National outrage has ensued in Italy after the horrific gang rape of a 19-year-old girl which took place in Sicily this summer. One far-right politician has put forward a controversial punishment for sex offenders – chemical castration. TW: This article contains mention of sexual assault. In early July, a 19-year-old girl was gang raped by seven men in the city of Palermo, Sicily. The group of offenders, who were between the...
Is fashion’s problem overproduction or overconsumption?
Fashion sustainability guidelines constantly tell consumers to reduce their shopping habits in order to minimise their environmental impact. But should there be a legal limit on how many items fashion companies can produce? Those with an interest in sustainable fashion are probably tired of hearing that they should be reducing their shopping habits even further. Many of us may have started buying less and investing in clothing made from longer-lasting eco-friendly...
Understanding the rise of wellness tourism
Wellness tourism is more than just a trend, embodying a comprehensive approach to well-being that is fuelled by growing science, transforming cultural ideologies, social media content, and higher incomes. In recent times, society has had a notably higher interest in optimizing personal health and well-being. This trend is closely linked to advances in science and the evolution of bio-tracking technology, which have both helped to deepen our understanding of the...
How rich nations have trapped poorer countries into fossil fuel use
The campaign group Debt Justice says rich nations have forced poorer countries into moving past fossil fuels as they struggle to pay back national debts. Its members call for debt forgiveness, which will allow the Global South to begin advancing towards sustainable energy. As the global consequences of fossil fuel driven climate change become more evident year on year, many nations are now seriously assessing their options when it comes...
European nations consider adopting siestas to cope with heatwaves
Spain has long been famous for its siestas. In the face of higher global temperatures and increasing heatwaves, other European countries are considering adopting them. Brutal heatwaves have been at the centre of European summer experiences in recent years. As they continue to arrive with increasing intensity, it's time for nations to consider different strategies to cope. One solution that has already proven effective in several countries is the siesta...
Young people are using TikTok to organise flashmob looting
Last week, chaos erupted on one of central London’s most popular shopping streets. Large groups of young people gathered together to loot shops in an event organised and promoted in viral videos on TikTok. While viral social media content has frequently resulted in positive collective action amongst the public, it can also be used to incite social disorder, violence, and crime. That truth became evident in central London last week...
America’s first ever climate lawsuit is won by young people
In a US-first, a group of sixteen young people took their state’s government to court over the climate crisis. They filed a lawsuit against local officials, whom they accused of violating their constitutional right to a healthy environment – and won. At Thred, we know young people are the voice of change. That statement continued to ring truer as a group of sixteen young people led America’s first-ever court case...
Biden greenlights $1.2 billion for two carbon-capture tech firms
The Biden administration has announced a tremendous investment into regional hubs that use technology to suck carbon out of the atmosphere and store it. Why are most scientists and environmentalists already calling it a failed plan? Carbon capture, storage, and removal are processes that have been carried out by forests, oceans, and wild animals for millions of years. Their natural services were enough to keep our planet in a...
FIFA 23 update includes Moroccan player wearing her hijab
During this year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup, the 25-year-old Moroccan football player Nouhaila Benzina made history by becoming the first woman to wear a hijab while playing a World Cup match. Now, FIFA23 is honouring her. The Moroccan footballer Nouhaila Benzina has been an important figure in the movement for inclusivity and representation in sport, particularly for Muslim women. So it’s only right that she became the one to make history...
Is the US justice system ‘making an example’ of Tory Lanez?
Canadian rapper Tory Lanez has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for shooting fellow music artist Megan thee Stallion back in 2020. His lawyer believes the justice system has unfairly charged him due to his celebrity status. It’s safe to say that our personal lives were pretty stagnant in the year 2020, so when news broke that Tory Lanez had shot fellow rapper Megan thee Stallion at a...
