A future where we work less, consume less and pollute less - Everything has one underlying crisis: the climate crisis

Anonymous

April 26, 2023

A future where we work less, consume less and pollute less - Everything has one underlying crisis: the climate crisis

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I hope that the future has changed the consumption pattern of today's generation. This will result in less demand for consumer goods, fewer working hours for the individual worker, and thus more time for family, friends and hobbies. At the same time, it will result in less pollution of our planet.

I know that this also means a rebellion with the current division of labor and industry. Instead, I hope that the future will reward the social sector and social work better and also recognize all the work that takes place in the home - which is often done by women.

I hope that the future dares to act on the many danger signals that stand as flashpoints around the world. Whether it is wars, discrimination, injustice, undignified working conditions or psychological problems of young and old people. Everything has one underlying crisis: the climate crisis. It must be acted upon based on various measures, where the world's decision-makers must dare to act. I hope that will have happened in 2040.

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Бъдеща Европа

Europe's future lies in a fully united Europe. All the countries of the continent now use a single currency, it is easy to travel to another country. The flow of immigrants has already decreased, because in Asia and Africa, where the immigrants are mainly from, several countries have been united and, with the help of the United Nations and the Great Powers, their standard of living has been raised and stable countries have been built. The welfare of Europeans has increased with the use of natural technology and the development of high level fusion for the use of cheap energy. Actions to protect the environment have had their effect on the continent's climate.

Egy fényesebb jövő…

It's 2040 in Hungary, and the beginning of the last 15 years has portrayed a very gloomy and pessimistic vision of the future for the people. But there was a glimmer of hope in the person of one man, disillusioned by the regime, who realised that this could not go on and gave voice to the anger and despair of the people. *Here's the idea* In April 2026, the regime was overthrown, in 2028, all the corrupt pro-government people were dismantled and brought to justice. By 2030, public services were restored, the people were in a much better mood. By 2032, agriculture was restarted and the country was back to its former glory. By 2035, the country was one of the most liveable in the European Union. And now, in 2040, I tell my children about the years of oppressive rule and then we plan a holiday together. /I dread to think of the other outcome :( /

Život s manje stresa

People would return to living in suburbs and smaller towns and cities, more attentive to nature and self-sustainability. They would have more green spaces, maintain their eco-ways and landscapes. Children would again play on playgrounds and have more time with their parents. Cars would be smaller. There would be more parks and lawns in castles, and people would have more greenery on their balconies. Radios would be shorter, and the radio day would be 6 sati. Life would be more orderly and less stressful. People would travel more by train, there would be fewer tourists and less traffic.

Švari ir tvari aplinka. Teisingas vaikų švietimas.

Topic: Environmental protection and children's education. This includes a clean environment and electric cars, and no polluting cars such as diesels. People will be more tolerant and understanding and there will not be so much littering and accumulated rubbish. The melting of glaciers will be at least partially halted. People will be more environmentally friendly. For education: children will potentially be fully equipped with smart technology, with a choice of subjects and more interaction with teachers.

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