Articles for This Century

Donald Trump and the imperial presidency: What lies ahead?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump and the imperial presidency: What lies ahead?

Salon  

As the dust settles over Election Day, it’s worth reflecting that it’s not only the election results that have been at stake, but the future of the presidency and its powers. While the “cascade of illegality” that defined the Bush era’s war on terror was indeed somewhat addressed by Obama, it remained, Koh reminds us, “undercorrected” — including not seeking …

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Global warming will be TWICE as bad as predicted: Earth is on track for 'catastrophic' 3.1°C of warming this century, the UN warns
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Global warming will be TWICE as bad as predicted: Earth is on track for 'catastrophic' 3.1°C of warming this century, the UN warns

Daily Mail  

The world is on track for a 'catastrophic' 3.1°C of global warming by the end of this century, the UN has warned. The world is on track for a 'catastrophic' 3.1°C of global warming by the end of this century, the UN has warned The UN warned the world was currently on track for temperature rises of 2.6°C to 3.1°C, …

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The Gulf Stream is on the verge of COLLAPSING, leading climate change scientists warn - plunging the UK into a new ice age
2 months ago

The Gulf Stream is on the verge of COLLAPSING, leading climate change scientists warn - plunging the UK into a new ice age

Daily Mail  

The network of ocean currents which keep the Earth's climate stable could be about to collapse, scientists have warned. In an open letter, 44 of the world's leading climate scientists say that key Atlantic Ocean currents - including the Gulf Stream - are on the brink of failure. 44 leading climate scientists have written an open letter to Nordic policymakers …

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Increase in human life expectancy is slowing down, study suggests
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Increase in human life expectancy is slowing down, study suggests

The Independent  

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The rise in human life expectancy is finally slowing down
2 months, 2 weeks ago

The rise in human life expectancy is finally slowing down

The Independent  

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OTD: The day Sachin Tendulkar scored his first ODI century, marking a new era in cricket
3 months, 2 weeks ago

OTD: The day Sachin Tendulkar scored his first ODI century, marking a new era in cricket

Hindustan Times  

On September 9, 1994, the cricketing world witnessed a significant milestone when Sachin Tendulkar scored his maiden century in One Day Internationals. A long-awaited milestone Sachin Tendulkar's journey to his first ODI century was not an easy one. Tendulkar’s maiden ODI century in Colombo also set the tone for India’s success in the tournament, as they went on to win …

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India as the world’s population billionaire
5 months ago

India as the world’s population billionaire

Hindustan Times  

Anxieties over population size and the Earth’s carrying capacity have died down, given the signs of the global population tending towards stability. The rest of the world, consisting of 126 countries, is likely to experience population growth till it attains national peaks only by the end of this century. India could help sustain populations in many other countries through immigration …

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AI doomers have warned of the tech-pocalypse — while doing their best to accelerate it
6 months ago

AI doomers have warned of the tech-pocalypse — while doing their best to accelerate it

Salon  

One of the most prominent narratives about AGI, or artificial general intelligence, in the popular media these days is the “AI doomer” narrative. I’m reminded of something that Noam Chomsky once said in 2002, during the early years of George Bush’s misguided “War on Terror.” Chomsky declared: “We certainly want to reduce the level of terror,” he said, referring to …

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Inside the giant 'sky rivers' swelling with climate change
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Inside the giant 'sky rivers' swelling with climate change

BBC  

Inside the giant 'sky rivers' swelling with climate change US Air Force Weather Reconnaissance Squadron pilots fly the WC-130J Super Hercules aircraft during an atmospheric rivers mission in 2023 Atmospheric river storms have wreaked havoc on the West Coast, and are getting bigger. "Atmospheric rivers are interesting and cool but you can't see them, actually, because it's water vapour," Wilson …

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Australia would be raising $70 billion a year from the carbon price if it wasn't dismantled, Ross Garnaut says
1 year, 3 months ago

Australia would be raising $70 billion a year from the carbon price if it wasn't dismantled, Ross Garnaut says

ABC  

Australia's government would be collecting $70 billion a year in revenue if the emissions trading scheme was still in place, economist Ross Garnaut says. He said Australia was increasingly dominated by powerful firms that were extracting "economic rents" from our economy and society. He said there had been an unprecedented increase in the share of national income going to profits …

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Ocean currents vital for distributing heat could collapse by midcentury, study says
1 year, 4 months ago

Ocean currents vital for distributing heat could collapse by midcentury, study says

Associated Press  

A system of ocean currents that transports heat northward across the North Atlantic could collapse by mid-century, according to a new study, and scientists have said before that such a collapse could cause catastrophic sea-level rise and extreme weather across the globe. “There are large uncertainties in this study, in many prior studies, and in climate impact assessment overall, and …

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Liverpool and Chelsea are in danger of recording their WORST seasons this century
1 year, 8 months ago

Liverpool and Chelsea are in danger of recording their WORST seasons this century

Daily Mail  

Both Premier League sides have endured a nightmare campaign in the top-flight Liverpool and Chelsea players have more than pride to play for in the remaining weeks. Jurgen Klopp’s side currently sit eighth in the Premier League table and it’s testament to the club’s consistency over decades they’ve not finished lower than that since Bill Shankly led them into the …

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Is the world ready for mass migration due to climate change?
2 years, 1 month ago

Is the world ready for mass migration due to climate change?

BBC  

Is the world ready for mass migration due to climate change? Alamy National borders are largely arbitrary lines drawn on a map, although there are some physical limits to where humans can live With up to three billion people expected to be displaced by the effects of global warming by the end of the century, should it lead to a …

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Climate change: World 'hurtling' towards Paris target overshoot, UN emissions report warns
2 years, 1 month ago

Climate change: World 'hurtling' towards Paris target overshoot, UN emissions report warns

ABC  

The world is headed for "economy-destroying levels of global heating" as signatory countries to the Paris Agreement fail to commit to more ambitious emissions reduction targets. Key points: Current emissions pledges have us on track to hit as much as 2.8C of warming this century Calls for countries to increase their emissions-reduction ambitions after COP26 have failed to move the …

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UN refugee agency says 1 million have fled Ukraine since Russian invasion
2 years, 9 months ago

UN refugee agency says 1 million have fled Ukraine since Russian invasion

ABC  

The UN refugee agency says 1 million people have fled Ukraine since Russia's invasion less than a week ago, an exodus without precedent in this century for its speed. Key points: More than half of the 1 million who've fled Ukraine have crossed into Poland UN agencies say humanitarian aid is struggling to reach those in need in Ukraine One …

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Lunar eclipse 2021: Nasa says longest partial eclipse of century
3 years, 1 month ago

Lunar eclipse 2021: Nasa says longest partial eclipse of century

Hindustan Times  

American space agency Nasa has said the lunar eclipse that will be visible on the intervening night of November 18-19 would be the longest partial eclipse of this century lasting three hours and 28 minutes. “Tonight's lunar eclipse will be the longest partial eclipse of this century, lasting 3 hours and 28 minutes. This will make it the longest partial …

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Will green air travel ever be possible?
3 years, 1 month ago

Will green air travel ever be possible?

The Independent  

In some circles, the green activists of this world are seen as puritanical spoilsports who try to make life difficult for the rest of us. If we could tow the aircraft to the point of take-off with diesel or electric detachable engines, we ought to be able to reduce fuel consumption by another 3 per cent. Some experts believe that …

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World on track for 2.4C warming despite 2030 pledges: Analysis
3 years, 1 month ago

World on track for 2.4C warming despite 2030 pledges: Analysis

Al Jazeera  

The Climate Action Tracker research group says despite COP26 pledges, global warming would still surpass UN target cap of 1.5C. According to the Climate Action Tracker research group, promises by nations attending the COP26 conference to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 would still allow the Earth to heat up well beyond the United Nations target cap of 1.5C by …

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Twenty-five TV series that define the 21st Century
3 years, 2 months ago

Twenty-five TV series that define the 21st Century

BBC  

Twenty-five TV series that define the 21st Century Alamy/ BBC/ Netflix From the dystopian to the surreal, it's been a remarkable two decades in television – and the world. We reflect on how we watch TV in the 21st Century, focus on the poll's winning show, and explore the series that defines the future of TV. Ingunn Lára Kristjánsdóttir, TV …

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IPCC Report 2021: Increasing Heatwaves, Shorter Cold Seasons; Know Key Findings On Impact Of Global Warming
3 years, 4 months ago

IPCC Report 2021: Increasing Heatwaves, Shorter Cold Seasons; Know Key Findings On Impact Of Global Warming

ABP News  

New Delhi: The latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's report on climate change, released on Monday, has scientists warning that the extreme sea-level events which previously occurred only once in 100 years can happen every year by the end of this century. The IPCC's Sixth Assessment Report 'Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis' also emphasises that every region in …

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The 20 technologies that defined the first 20 years of the 21st Century
3 years, 6 months ago

The 20 technologies that defined the first 20 years of the 21st Century

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. And that’s cool.” It may have been an inauspicious start, but these words would go on to …

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How easy would it be to snuff out humanity this century?
3 years, 8 months ago

How easy would it be to snuff out humanity this century?

The Independent  

Make no mistake, Covid-19 should not have struck us so unawares. open image in gallery Climate change is forcing polar bears to feed at rubbish dumps But – to insert a bit of good cheer – there’s a win-win roadmap to a low-carbon future. If we’re sentenced to a term in prison, recommended for surgery, or even given a poor …

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UN: World facing ‘catastrophic’ temperature rise this century
3 years, 11 months ago

UN: World facing ‘catastrophic’ temperature rise this century

Al Jazeera  

Global temperatures in 2020 were among the highest on record and rivalled 2016 as the hottest year ever. Global temperatures in 2020 were among the highest on record and it rivalled 2016 as the hottest year ever, according to international data compiled by the UN’s World Meteorological Organization. The relentless pace of climate change is “destroying lives”, said Secretary-General Antonio …

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India Will Be Most Consequential Partner for US in Indo-Pacific This Century: Esper
4 years, 2 months ago

India Will Be Most Consequential Partner for US in Indo-Pacific This Century: Esper

News 18  

India will be the most consequential partner for the US in the Indo-Pacific this century, US Defence Secretary Mark Esper said Tuesday ahead of the 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue between the two countries next week. Esper on Tuesday told a Washington audience that he and the Secretary of State Mike Pompeo would be travelling to New Delhi next week for the …

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