How humanity solved the crisis of Earth’s depleting ozone
In 1985, atmospheric scientists revealed humanity was on a path to wiping out our entire ozone layer within a few decades. Since then, a combination of scientific, economic, and diplomatic action has all but solved the crisis. After a 12-month delay, we’re finally closing in on COP26, yet rhetoric around...
Current in Planet
COP26 summit: LIVE coverage
World leaders and official delegates have arrived in Glasgow for COP26. Convening on all things climate change, will we see finally see genuine action in what’s billed as a vital decade for the planet? Keep hitting that refresh button for live updates. (06:00pm) That's it for Thred's official coverage of...
Exclusive – The future of sustainable fashion lies in the hands of the agriculture industry
With COP26 on the horizon, a growing number of fashion brands are embracing regenerative agriculture in order to meet eco-friendly consumer demands. ‘Regenerative agriculture is a powerful movement in fashion that I think is going to catch fire,’ says Oliver English. English is the CEO of Common Table Creative (CTC),...
Exclusive – What the Danish mink-cull means for the future of fur production
Humane Society International/Europe's senior director of public affairs Dr Joanna Swabe expands on the looming nationwide mink cull to combat Covid mutation fears, an animal welfare tragedy, but a significant development in the fight to end fur farming. On November 6, the Danish government ordered a cull of every mink...
Exclusive report – Illegal air pollution in Texas rises 155% in 5 years
According to a recent report, unauthorised emissions from industrial facilities in Texas have tripled since 2015 as the EPA continues to roll back protective measures. At the beginning of the week, Thred Media and Global Citizen were given early access to a report sounding the alarm on rising rates...
