Future Outlook & Challenges - The world as a whole has been getting better based on the Human Development Index, which measures progress in health, education, and income [7] - The projection for the future is that growth may even out, meaning the current generation may not have a better life than their parents [18] - The world is experiencing a "poly crisis" with issues like war, climate change, and inequality [15][16] - One in three people worldwide still don't have regular access to the internet, highlighting a digital divide [16] Technological Advancements & Impact - Technological advancements, particularly in digital technology, have led to significant changes, with the price of memory and storage decreasing substantially [13][14] - Many technologies once considered science fiction, such as video calls, smart wearable devices, and robots, are now part of everyday life [12] - AI may lead to job displacement in some sectors, while other jobs, such as plumbers and electricians, may become more in demand [17][26] Career & Skills - The expected average number of jobs that individuals will have in their careers is increasing exponentially, with the current generation likely to have upward of 20 jobs [21][22] - Adaptability and continuous learning are crucial skills to navigate the changing job market [26] - Individuals should focus on their unchanging values and history as a compass to guide them toward the future [27]

Danske Bank is removing over 1,700 fossil fuel-related companies from its investment universe, citing their failure to prepare for climate change https://t.co/VbXh6DaZJw ...

Climate Adaptation Finance in Asia - CDP's Dennis Wan highlights the urgent need for climate adaptation finance in Asia [1] - 12% of the world's population lives in a place that discloses information to CDP [1]

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[Music] Breaking tonight, the man accused of murdering four people in Montana now in custody. Michael Paul Brown captured after a week on the run. Team searching the remote mountains for the Iraq war vet after he allegedly stepped into the Owl Bar and killed four people.The late breaking details tonight. Also, the shooting of a police officer at Emory's Atlanta campus, putting the university and CDC on lockdown with an active shooter warning. The breaking details on the Trump Putin summit with President Tru ...

as we hike towards the mighty Miraach Glacier high in the Swiss Alps. >> So, we can see the glacier now. >> There it is.>> Yeah. >> Even in its relatively diminished state. >> It is extraordinary.>> As we near 7,000 ft, the air gets thinner. We're on the heels of scientist Leo Hosley doing his PhD work at Mortaratch. As we make the final scramble up.>> Wow. The sound of that. >> Yeah.We hear it before we see it. >> This is amazing. >> Made it.>> That's cold. >> That's very cold. >> Yeah.It's a really appare ...

Heat waves across Europe are increasing the need for nuclear power plants to be taken offline, with the situation expected to worsen in the coming decades and few options for mitigation. https://t.co/QuSM7U6jw6 ...

Environmental Impact of Coral Reefs - Coral reefs support up to 25% of all marine life, despite covering less than 1% of the ocean floor [3] - Coral reefs protect coasts from hurricanes, support economies through tourism and fishing, and regulate the global climate by storing carbon [3] - Rising ocean temperatures, even by one or two degrees, cause coral bleaching, leading to coral starvation and death [4] - Corals in contact with plastic have an 89% higher chance of contracting a disease [5] Potential Solutions - Coral gardening, involving growing coral fragments in underwater nurseries and transplanting them onto damaged reefs, shows great improvement in various locations [7] - Cloud brightening, spraying fine droplets of seawater into the sky to reflect sunlight, is being experimented with to cool oceans and help coral survive heat waves [8] - Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and plastic consumption globally is crucial for coral reef preservation [9] Call to Action - Support reef restoration through donations and volunteer work [11] - Raise awareness and promote action regarding coral reef conservation [11] - Choose reef-safe products, including sunscreen and seafood, to protect the oceans [11]

RT Bloomberg Opinion (@opinion)The UK really does have an air conditioning problem.@lararhiannonw has a few ideas how to solve it (like not wearing a coat on the Tube) 🎥 https://t.co/LTcTolgf6M ...

[Music] Tonight, extreme heat scorching parts of the Southwest. More than 50 million people under heat alerts from California to Minnesota. In Arizona, Phoenix breaking a daily heat record.The region expected to reach a scorching 117°. The city of Phoenix has different ways they're trying to help people beat this extreme heat. They're giving out waters and also closing trails like this one for most of the day, telling people, "If you want to get outside, do so early." This couple began their hike at 4:30 th ...