The 2030s Preview: Climate, Tech, and Society in the Next Decade offers a sweeping and essential examination of the forces that will shape our future. With climate change accelerating and technological breakthroughs transforming every sector of society, this book serves as a timely guide for understanding the challenges and opportunities of the coming decade.
From rising sea levels and extreme weather events to advancements in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and renewable energy, Ethan Thompson explores how these intersecting dynamics will influence global equity, infrastructure, policy, and daily life. The book provides a comprehensive roadmap through detailed analyses of clean energy transitions, digital activism, inclusive climate financing, and innovative urban planning.
Blending rigorous research with forward-looking insights, The 2030s Preview delves into the critical questions of our time: How can we leverage emerging technologies to address climate challenges? What systemic barriers must be overcome to ensure a just and resilient future? And what role will governments, corporations, and civil society play in steering the decade toward sustainability?
Ideal for policymakers, academics, technologists, and engaged citizens alike, this book is both a warning and a call to action. It urges readers to prepare, adapt, and participate in shaping a decade that will define the future of humanity and the planet.