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A sustainable world for everyone

Anonymous

April 26, 2023

A sustainable world for everyone

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We are now in 2040. Europe is a beautiful and peaceful place where all people live happily in harmony with nature. The energy is renewable and shared between people, and thanks to energetic communities it isn't centralized. Sustainable and shared public transport are accesible to everyone in every place. The model of economy is shifting towards a circular one, without overproduction and without a huge amount of waste. The old exploitative economic system, both dangerous for people and the planet is being replaced with a more ethical one. People that in the past worked in unsustainable fields (like fossil fuels) are now working in business that try to solve the damages caused by these things. Also agriculture has changed, and has become more regenerative. Thanks to veganism and artificial meat the sector of animal farming has drastically decreased and the farms left are sustainable and follow the possibilities of nature. Waste and pollutions are decreasing and extincion is stopping. Animals are taking their space and humans have relearned how to stay with them peacefully and they have restored a good relationship with the nature. The humanity is walking togheter towards a fairer and more inclusive world for everyone and restoring healty communities. Climate-caused migrations are decreasing.

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hallo
Håb
I hope that there are some decision-makers who have opened their eyes to how society's economy can hang together in the long run. In 2040, I'm 51 years old and apparently still have more than 20 years in the labor market - that is, if I live that long. So in 2040, I hope that we have sorted out how the welfare society will be able to hang together and if I continue to work in the public sector, I hope that there has been a major review of the legislation surrounding public benefits, so that there is more dignity for both the sick and the caseworkers on the other side of the table.
hallo
Svetloba
There is no more money, everything is free, jobs are done without pay because we don't need it anyway because everything is free, people live in peace and without worry, we have enough natural resources, nature is green and unpolluted, politicians have become honest because there is no money to bribe them with....
hallo
Vodne vojne
In 2040, a world war will rage. It will be fought largely over water resources, which will then be chronically scarce. The few countries that still have clean, drinkable water resources will be under occupation by the richer developed countries, which will own their water resources. People will live in scarcity and poverty, famine will reign, disease will be rampant and people will die en masse from malnutrition and poisoning. War will end when humanity is extinct.
hallo
Boljša prihodnost
In 2050, Europe is very different. Cities have become green and smart, with tall buildings covered in plants that clean the air and generate energy. All buildings are energy self-sufficient and every home uses advanced recycling and solar panels. Cars have disappeared from the city streets, replaced by wide paths for pedestrians and cyclists. At every turn we see urban gardens where people grow their own food. Transport has changed completely, with high-speed railways and flying cars connecting cities across Europe. Education is technology-driven, with every child having access to a personalised curriculum. Europe has become a centre of innovation, where people from all cultures come together to create a better future, free from pollution and more connected to nature.
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