tdf | Climate Change Could Bring Catastrophe in Next Century. It's an idea
that most of us would rather not face - that within the next century,
life as we know it could come to an end. Our civilization could crumble,
leaving only traces of modern human existence behind.
It seems
outlandish, extreme - even impossible. But according to cutting edge
scientific research, it is a very real possibility. And unless we make
drastic changes now, it could very well happen. Experts have a stark
warning: that unless we change course, the perfect storm of
population growth, dwindling resources and climate change has the
potential to converge in the next century with catastrophic results.
In
order to plan for the worst, we must anticipate it. In that spirit,
guided by some of the world's experts, ABC News' "Earth 2100," hosted by
Bob Woodruff, will journey through the next century and explore what
might be our worst-case scenario. But no one can predict the future, so
how do we address the possibilities that lie ahead? Our solution is
Lucy, a fictional character devised by the producers at ABC to guide us
through the twists and turns of what the next 100 years could look like.
It is through her eyes and experiences that we can truly imagine the
experts' worst-case scenario -- and be inspired to make changes for the
better.
