What will happen to the ocean by 2100?
Climate change: Almost all ocean surface climates could disappear by 2100. Marine life would be forced to “adapt or die” if carbon dioxide concentrations continue to rise. Sub-Antarctic and equatorial regions could experience disappearing ocean surface climates, disrupting the delicate ecosystems.
What is biggest threat to humanity?
A global catastrophic risk is a hypothetical future event that could damage human well-being on a global scale, even endangering or destroying modern civilization….Risk estimates.
| Risk | Estimated probability for human extinction before 2100 |
|---|---|
| Natural pandemic | 0.05\% |
| Nuclear terrorism | 0.03\% |
How can we reduce human impact on the atmosphere?
Don’t travel by air if you can avoid it because air travel uses up large amounts of fossil fuels and creates greenhouse gases. Dispose of any rubbish responsibly – it can be hazardous to wildlife. Use public transport, cycle or walk instead of using a car. Use facilities and trips run by local people whenever possible.
What happens if the earth gets to hot?
If warming reaches 2 degrees Celsius, more than 70 percent of Earth’s coastlines will see sea-level rise greater than 0.66 feet (0.2 meters), resulting in increased coastal flooding, beach erosion, salinization of water supplies and other impacts on humans and ecological systems.
Are the fundamentals of scenario planning the same across industries?
The fundamentals of scenario planning are the same, even if the particulars across industries and within businesses vary. To illustrate this, consider how two fictional companies, a software provider and a wholesale distributor, would approach scenario planning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
How far into the future do we search for impacts?
Typically, searches are conducted 100 years into the future. Number of dynamically distinct potential impacts that have been detected by Sentry. There can be several qualitatively unique pathways to impact in a given year, e.g., some with an extra revolutions around the sun, others deflected to impact by an earlier planetary encounter.
Should you commit to a comprehensive scenario planning exercise?
A comprehensive scenario planning exercise takes time, effort and money. Should you commit? Advantages: Scenario planning will help executives understand the effects of various plausible events. Finance, operations and other teams can prepare initial responses.
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