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The Future is Now: Science for Achieving Sustainable Development

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Scientists call for urgent, targeted, action to avoid reversing the development gains of recent decades New relationship between people and nature is needed as climate change and biodiversity loss threaten progress New York, 11 September—Achieving human well-being and eradicating poverty for all of the Earth’s people—expected to number eight and a half billion by 2030—is …

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Planet Earth now has a timeline. Friend request sent.

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What would Planet Earth post about humans on its profile? The Earth fast forwards through a virtual relationship with humans — but soon starts to ask itself whether it wants to be friends with a species that exploits its national resources. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBrLOlTbJQc?rel=0&w=640&h=360] The conclusion is reassuring: yes, it does, because humans are making every …

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