Shannon Odell: What Earth in 2050 could look like

What Earth in 2050 could look like

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].

Earth is already experiencing the harsh realities of climate change, from deadly heatwaves to extreme weather events. By 2050, if current trends continue, summer temperatures in cities like London could exceed 40 degrees Celsius and 250 million people may be displaced by rising seas and storms. Food and water shortages, mass extinctions, and economic upheaval become daily challenges. Yet, experts point to progress and insist that rapid, collective action can still alter this trajectory and prevent even greater harm.

A Bleak Future Awaits If Climate Promises Fail

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