What Earth in 2050 could look like

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Shannon Odell |

TED-Ed

• March 2024

While we’re already feeling the devastating effects of human-caused climate change, governments continue to fall short on making and executing emissions pledges that would help thwart further warming. So, what will our world look like in the next 30 to 80 years, if we continue on the current path? Shannon Odell offers a glimpse at Earth's possible future. [Directed by Sofia Pashaei, narrated by Christina Greer, music by Stephen LaRosa].