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Opinion – ‘Kim, there are people that are dying’ is a toxic mindset
The popular phrase has become a default when we – or others – complain about trivial things in our lives, but could this thought process be damaging? We live in the era of heightened global awareness, with the ability to know what’s going on in virtually any part of the world at any time. If you have news app notifications on, you know how disconcerting it is to receive a ping...
Wild salmon are dying in massive numbers due to drought
Thousands of salmon have been discovered dead in Canada after the stream they rely on to spawn dried up due to prolonged drought. Biologists worry these events will occur more frequently as the climate crisis worsens. Last week, at least 65,000 salmon were found dead on a creek bed in the Canadian province of British Columbia. The nearby community of Bella Bella say they are preparing for more devastating natural events...
Legal rights must be afforded to the natural world says experts
Leading environmentalists say better protections must be placed on the natural environment in order to prevent the continuation of climate breakdown and biodiversity loss. Ongoing advancements in biotechnology only stand to bolster their argument. It’s about high time we stopped thinking of the human race as a dominating force over the natural world, and instead embrace the fact that we are completely one with it. For too long, the former ideology...
Adidas launches new swim cap line for Black and afro hair
In collaboration with the British company Soul Cap, the global sportswear giant has introduced another inclusive product to its athletic wear collection. This time, it’s a swim cap designed to fit swimmers with long, voluminous, or Black and afro hair. Last year, Adidas launched a marketing campaign that showcased how a one-size-fits-all approach to sports bra design has resulted in women lacking adequate breast support during their fitness routines. Today, the...
Do we really need gender-specific skincare products?
For decades, skincare routines and other beauty regimes have been viewed as rituals carried out solely by women. But as the boundaries of gender become further blurred, gender-neutral skincare products are increasing in popularity. Was the concept of gender-specific skincare ever legit to begin with? Despite the fact that most straight men still recoil when being convinced to get a tidy-up mani-pedi (trust me, I’ve tried), the promotion of...
The Sea Sanctuary takes mental health services offshore
As British mental health services near overcapacity, a Cornwall-based charity is taking therapy out of the office and out to sea. Combining certified counselling methods and marine-based activities, the team is helping people one boatload at a time. A famous quote from the author Isak Dinesen states, ‘The cure for anything is salt water: tears, sweat, or the sea.’ When this was written in 1934, there was little scientific evidence confirming...
Could sustainability make a bigger impact at next year’s Fashion Week?
Although the fashion industry is not blind to the worsening climate crisis, only a handful of designers have shown serious commitment to utilising sustainable materials in their collections. From next year, things could look quite different. According to CFDA reports, New York Fashion Week emits around 48,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide per event. As soon as this information was made public, demands flew in for London, Paris, Milan -...
Tiny sustainable homes cut housing costs for first-time buyers
First time home buyers are being encouraged to think outside the box by purchasing low-cost, minimalist spaces made from sustainable materials such as cork, hemp, and rubber. Whether it’s the ongoing cost-of-living crisis or Emma Chamberlain’s trending (and somewhat unattainable) multi-million-dollar mansion that has made you consider throwing your home-owning dreams down the drain, you might want to hold on a second longer. While environmental destruction and a shrinking economy are...
The Ocean Cleanup is launching its most efficient technology yet
After having impressive success with its second plastic-collecting design, the only way is up for the team at The Ocean Cleanup. To rid our ocean of its largest mass of pollution, the organisation is launching its third and most efficient marine clean-up technology to date. If you’ve visited the Thred website before, chances are you’ve heard us chattering about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP). The GPGP is a gigantic mass...
Warm bank visits could be a winter reality for millions of Britons
With no signs of inflation easing and the energy crisis here to stay, several organisations are teaming up to open ‘warm banks’ to ensure British residents are able to stay warm this winter. We’re familiar with food banks, but as colder months loom closer amidst the energy and cost-of-living crisis, the term ‘warm banks’ is starting to appear online and in news headlines around the UK. With UK energy bills expected...
