This generation has unparalleled technological, scientific and economic resources.However, it is perhaps the first generation to bring the world to the brink of system collapse political, economic and environmental.
WHY ARE SO MANY INFORMED PEOPLE INTERESTED IN OUR FUTURE AND THE EARTH? Just consider some of the challenges we feel.
CYBERCRIME: “The Internet is proving to be an increasingly dangerous place. It is a paradise for pedophiles, thugs, trolls and hackers. Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the world,the internet offers another opportunity for one of humanity's worst traits. the capacity to be cruel and cruel.
FINANCIAL INEQUALITY: The richest eight people are as rich as the poorest half of humanity. Our crumbling economies,drive prosperity to a wealthy elite at the expense of the poorest in society, most of whom are women. Some fear that rising inequalities could trigger social unrest
CONFLICT AND PROSECUTION: We are seeing the largest internally displaced persons on record.More than 68 million people have been forced to leave their homes mainly because of conflict or persecution. Almost one person is forcibly evicted almost every two seconds.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Biodiversity is disappearing due to mass extinction,and Air and marine pollution has become an increasingly pressing threat to the world. human health. In addition, the number of insects is drastically decreasing in some countries. When insects pollinate plants, scientists now warn of a possible organic Armageddon. Coral reefs are also in trouble. Researchers estimate that about half of the world's coral reefs have died in the past 30 years.