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What Earth in 2050 could look like - Shannon Odell

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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.

Which areas are mentioned as experiencing longer, more frequent, and more severe droughts by 2050?

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Meet The Creators

  • Educator Shannon Odell
  • Director Sofia Pashaei
  • Narrator Christina Greer
  • Music Stephen LaRosa
  • Sound Designer Stephen LaRosa
  • Director of Production Gerta Xhelo
  • Produced by Sazia Afrin
  • Editorial Director Alex Rosenthal
  • Editorial Producer Shannon Odell
  • Expert Consultant Mark Maslin

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