British gardeners encouraged to take part in No Mow May
The charity Plantlife is asking Brits to stop mowing their lawns for one month in order give blooming spring wildlife a much needed boost. Over the next few weeks, you may notice your neighbour’s garden is looking a little unkept as thousands of people across the UK partake in No...
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New York’s Central Park to become a climate laboratory
Researchers believe the famous green space could hold important insights into how climate change is affecting major cities and their local parks. For a little over 160 years, the 843-acre green space known as Central Park has served as the lungs of New York City. The park is home to...
Why seaweed is the superfood we should pay attention to
An unassuming, ocean-dwelling plant could be the answer to a number of our environmental problems, from protein sourcing, carbon absorbing, and more. Seaweed is a weird and wonderful plant that grows in abundance in oceans around the world. Coming in colours ranging from bright green to orange, these plants provide...
Sunscreen chemicals found in Mediterranean seagrass
A new study has found sunscreen chemicals in Mediterranean seagrass. UV filters absorbed by Posidonia oceanica could cause long-term damage to local ecosystems. A new study suggests that sunscreen could be affecting our oceans. Chemicals from popular sunscreen lotion brands have been found ‘accumulating’ in Mediterranean seagrass. Scientists discovered ultraviolet...
Drought at the Horn of Africa causing concern
Countries in the Horn of Africa peninsula could be facing extreme hunger and starvation. If no proper action is taken, over 29 million people will be affected in the coming months. Countries in the Horn of Africa are experiencing changes in temperature and rainfall as a direct result of climate...
What is the COP15 conference and what does it hope to achieve?
Policymakers and climate experts have convened in the Ivory Coast for the 15th session of a UN summit. Sharing the name of annual sustainability conference COP, this meeting focuses specifically on protecting land against infertility and degradation. As you’re reading this, policymakers and climate experts are convening in the economic...
EuroMillions lotto winner sets up climate foundation
After hitting the jackpot on €200m, a French man has used his earnings to start an environmental protection foundation. He remains completely anonymous. Everybody loves to talk about what they’d do if they won the lottery. Most people would be inclined to fulfil their dreams of buying a luxurious penthouse, a sports car, or a totally useless NFT just for the clout. But an anonymous man – know by the pseudonym Guy...
Activism 101: get informed & involved with these sites
Want to make your mark and change world for the better? This is your yellow pages. Last year, we wrote a comprehensive breakdown of the six stages of social activism with the aim of really fleshing out an enigmatic concept that has more relevance today than ever before. Lucky for you guys, change is our bread and butter here at Thred, and we're all about spreading the truth. Step by step...
This AI-designed enzyme devours plastic waste in days
Scientists have developed an entirely new enzyme capable of completely breaking down plastic in a matter of days. This has renewed hope that we can begin to effectively manage the world’s leading waste crisis. In all likelihood, most of your throwaway plastic will outlive you by some 350 years before it decomposes. Depressing thought, right? Now consider that one million single-use plastic bottles are purchased every minute, while up to five...
Where is the UK’s waste really going?
According to Greenpeace, more than half of the country’s discarded plastic is being dumped and burned abroad. Campaigners are calling for the government to take control of the problem. Though the UK government claims to be a world leader in tackling plastic pollution, Greenpeace has just released a new short-film suggesting otherwise. ‘Wasteminster’ - as its aptly titled - draws attention to the UK government’s hypocritical approach to recycling and...
