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2026
The British-Canadian computer scientist often touted as a “godfather” of artificial intelligence has shortened the odds of AI wiping out humanity over the next three decades, warning the pace of change in the technology is “much faster” than expected. Prof Geoffrey Hinton, who this year was awarded the Nobel prize in physics for his work in AI, said there was a “10% to 20%” chance that AI would lead to human extinction within the next three decades.
The Earth is already operating beyond its capacity to sustainably support the global population, according to new research highlighting growing strain on food systems, climate stability, and human well-being. Despite this, researchers say that slowing population growth and increasing global awareness could still help reduce long-term risks.
A team including scientists, Indigenous people and conservationists point to the ecosystem connecting Yellowstone and the Yukon as an example of a region where humans and nature are flourishing together.
Researchers identify sharp rise to about 0.35C every decade, after excluding natural fluctuations such as El Niño
2025
Data from World Inequality Report also showed top 10% of income-earners earn more than the other 90%
Exclusive: ‘Devastating consequences’ now inevitable but emissions cuts still vital, says António Guterres in sole interview before Cop30
Zwangere Guy, Omdat het kan & Average Rob, Daan, Otto-Jan Ham en vele andere artiesten spelen zaterdag 20 september gratis op 'Show Up for Humanity' onder het Atomium in Brussel, georganiseerd door burgercollectief Worried Citizens. “Het is een feest, maar ook een protest tegen alles wat er niet goed loopt in de wereld."
The unspoken truth about humanity's frightening future.
The world has been too optimistic about the risk to humanity and planet – but devastation can still be avoided, says Timothy Lenton
Mark Lynas has spent decades pushing for action on climate emissions but now says nuclear war is even greater threat Climate breakdown is usually held up as the biggest, most urgent threat humans pose to the future of the planet today. But what if there was another, greater, human-made threat that could snuff out not only human civilisation, but practically the entire biosphere, in the blink of an eye?
