Anyaa Shrii Kumar

1 week ago | thred.com | Anyaa Shrii Kumar

The US’s climate has seen widespread change, with an estimated 1.4℃ since the 1970s. Today, we get news about hurricanes and wildfires in the nation now and then. These disasters are often exacerbated by climate change. For instance, warmer surface temperatures in oceans increase wind speeds, fuelling intense rainfall. As such, storms drop 10-15% more precipitation than before, leading to major storms and flooding.

3 weeks ago | thred.com | Anyaa Shrii Kumar

Tyres have become an increasingly alarming presence in landfills due to their long-lasting environmental impact, but researchers at a US university have discovered a new method to help address this growing issue. You’re never more than 100ft away from a tyre, with approximately 3 billion of them produced globally each year. Their presence has become integral to transportation and logistics worldwide, with major producers being Bridgestone, Michelin, Goodyear, and Pirelli.

4 weeks ago | thred.com | Anyaa Shrii Kumar |Kuala Lumpur

NATO has increased surveillance in the Baltic Sea after reports of suspicious Russian vessels being spotted near sites of damaged internet cables, threatening a global outage. The modern world sees itself heavily enveloped by the internet. Today, there are 5.56 billion internet users, with an exponential increase since it was adopted. Hence, the idea of a global internet outage feels almost surreal – like the kind of crisis only Ethan Hunt could race against time to stop.

1 month ago | thred.com | Anyaa Shrii Kumar |Kuala Lumpur

Just a few days ago, the company revealed the successful birth of three dire wolf pups – Romulus, Remus, and Khaleesi, taking everyone by surprise. Scientists extracted high-quality DNA from dire wolf fossils and combined it with the genome of a gray wolf. Currently, the wolves are housed in a secure 2,000-acre nature preserve equipped with specialized engagement zones to ensure optimal welfare. Colossal has received the American Humane Society certification for its commitment to animal care.

1 month ago | thred.com | Anyaa Shrii Kumar

The recent report by the research team from the UN and UNSW has served as a wake-up call for the Australian government. Aside from general methane reduction pledges, solutions are being made to tackle the problem of CMM. This includes systems that capture, destroy, and reduce methane emissions at mining sites. Additionally, the government of Queensland has backed an A$520 million program to support projects that capture methane and convert it into electricity.