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Future Perfect Archive

Archives for October 2018

Science
The risk of Ebola spreading beyond the Democratic Republic of Congo is “very high”The risk of Ebola spreading beyond the Democratic Republic of Congo is “very high”
Science

The World Health Organization just increased its risk assessment of the seventh-largest Ebola outbreak in history.

By Julia Belluz
Explainers
Report: we have just 12 years to limit devastating global warmingReport: we have just 12 years to limit devastating global warming
Explainers

A UN panel of scientists says every bit of warming matters, and we’re almost out of time to keep it in check.

By Umair Irfan
Climate
A major new climate report slams the door on wishful thinkingA major new climate report slams the door on wishful thinking
Climate

The IPCC says that even the most optimistic scenario for climate change is dire.

By Umair Irfan
Politics
Flu shots are important — especially for pregnant women in poor countriesFlu shots are important — especially for pregnant women in poor countries
Politics

Vaccinating pregnant women won’t just save lives now, it can help developing countries fight future pandemics.

By Abigail Higgins

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