What Earth in 2125 could look like - Iseult Gillespie

Faced with the realities of current crises, it's easy to assume our world is headed in a bleak direction.

But there’s good reason to be hopeful— with developments in science and technology, a positive future is more viable than ever before.

So, what if the future was awesome? Let’s explore what the future of three cities could look like, if we harness the tools we already have at our disposal to solve today's problems.

These visions are inspired by solarpunk, an art and social movement that imagines sustainable worlds in which humans, nature, and technology exist in harmony.

It’s 2125. In the past, Los Angeles was running out of water and its citizens were dependent on 5 million cars.

Today, people glide down highway 101 on electric bikes, buses, and trains.

There’s no fee for these services— instead, folks contribute their technical or gardening skills, or provide entertainment for others as they go.

Year-round sunlight makes LA well-suited to solar infrastructure, but water is still limited.