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...
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Exclusive – COP27’s Energy Day with Ghislaine Fandel
We spoke to Ghislaine Fandel - who is a resource developer and content creator for Subject to Climate, as well as an SDG13 Ambassador for Social Impact Movement - about all things energy. Ghislaine Fandel is a resource developer and content creator for Subject to Climate, as well as an...
Togolese Gen Zer builds sports car from scrap waste
25-year-old Sourou-Edjareyo Malazouwe from Togo, with no background in mechanical engineering education or training, has made a 4x4 car using scrap waste materials from motorcycles and bus parts. According to recent World Bank data, Togolese is among the few African countries whose unemployment rate is still considered ‘low’ at...
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...
Exclusive – COP27’s Gender Day with Catalina Santelices
We spoke with Chilean socio-environmental activist and ecofeminist Catalina Santelices about the link between gender and climate change, why women and girls are disproportionately affected by the crisis, and what must be done to address this. Despite progress in recent years, a great deal more work needs to be done...
Face masks and plastic gloves are being used to reinforce concrete
In our efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the globe reportedly gets through 129bn face masks per month. Australian researchers now propose diverting our PPE waste away from landfill and mixing it into concrete. Protecting communities and healthcare workers from COVID-19, whilst trying to claw our way out of...
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...
Exclusive – COP27’s Youth Day with Shelot Masithi and Peter Havers
Ensuring that the voices of young people and future generations are heard loud and clear is one of the key objectives of this year’s summit. But is this the case? We spoke to She4Earth’s founder Shelot Masithi and climate writer Peter Havers to find out. As you’re likely aware, COP27 is being held in Africa this year. What you might not have known, however, is that 70% of Africa’s population...
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...
