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...
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Could India officially be renamed ‘Bharat’?
In preparation to host the G20 summit this weekend, state-issued invitations sent to world leaders have ignited rumours that Modi’s government plans to break with the country’s colonial heritage. This has raised concerns that the Prime Minister is attempting to politicise the national identity. This week, speculations have been growing...
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...
Opinion – Football’s gender equality is still wide off the mark
Despite an emotional World Cup journey for England’s lionesses, football remains governed by an antiquated male gaze. England faced heartbreak on Sunday when the national team lost 1-0 to Spain in the Women's World Cup final. But despite falling at the final hurdle, the lionesses made history in securing their first...
Fascist outfits are exploiting climate disasters to find recruits
When climate disaster strikes, usually nobody wins. Far-right groups, however, have been determined to land new recruits by masquerading as caring and supportive citizens. The word ‘conniving’ needs updating in the dictionary with some examples we’re about to hit on here. Following a severe storm which swept through Vermont last...
Western Australia is abandoning Aboriginal heritage protection
Western Australia has announced its intention to abolish the recently enacted Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act, a move that is poised to have profound implications for the preservation of Indigenous heritage. Modern-day Australia’s relationship with its Aboriginal history and present Aboriginal population has always been fraught. The country is infamous for...
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...
How Saudi Arabian summit boosted its geopolitical influence
Saudi Arabia's efforts to position itself as an influential player in the Ukraine-Russia war reflected on the summit it hosted recently, showcasing its multifaceted approach to global politics. The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Muhammed bin Salman’s invitation to President Zelenskyy to the Arab League summit earlier this year signified his will to engage with the Ukrainian leader. That summit saw Zelenskyy calling out certain Arab leaders for neglecting...
Niger’s coup garners support from students
In a surprising turn of events, Niger witnessed a coup led by a group of military officers, which has surprisingly gained widespread support from students who have taken to the streets in solidarity. The coup, which took place late July, has thrown the country into a state of uncertainty, with many hoping for a change in leadership and an end to corruption and political instability. Led by General Abdourahamane Tchiani,...
Anger is the most powerful emotion for driving climate action
A recent study, which asked over 2,000 Norwegian adults how they felt about the climate crisis, found the link to activism was seven times stronger for anger than it is for hope. If, during the last few years, you’ve experienced an overwhelming sense of anger regarding the current state of our planet, know that – by all means – you are not alone. According to a survey conducted...
