Scenarios about 'sustainability'
Sustainability refers to the practice of meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. This concept encompasses environmental conservation, responsible resource management, social equity, and economic viability, emerging as a critical framework following recognition of planetary boundaries and ecological limits. In alternate history scenarios, different paths of technological development, resource management decisions, or earlier environmental awareness can significantly alter humanity's relationship with sustainability challenges.
What If Anchorage Diversified Beyond Oil Earlier?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Alaska's largest city developed a more diverse economic foundation in the 1980s, potentially creating a more resilient urban center less vulnerable to oil price volatility.
What If Dubai's Real Estate Development Took a Different Approach?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Dubai pursued sustainable urban planning instead of mega-projects, potentially creating a different model for development in the Middle East.
What If Edmonton Implemented Different Urban Planning Strategies?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Edmonton, Alberta embraced transit-oriented development, higher density, and sustainable urban planning principles in the late 20th century, transforming it into a model for cold-weather city design.
What If Lima Implemented Different Water Management Strategies?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Lima, Peru addressed its water crisis with innovative infrastructure and policy solutions, potentially transforming it into a model of urban water sustainability in a water-scarce region.
What If Mexico City Addressed Water Scarcity Earlier?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Mexico City implemented comprehensive water management solutions in the 1950s, potentially avoiding its current severe water crisis and transforming urban development across Latin America.
What If Miami Implemented Climate Adaptation Measures Decades Earlier?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Miami recognized and acted upon climate change threats in the 1980s, potentially transforming the city into a global model for climate resilience rather than a symbol of climate vulnerability.