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- Countries Fail the Climate Change Challenge—Again. “A code red for humanity.” That’s how UN Secretary General António Guterres’ described the UN report released in August that concluded that humanity faces catastrophic climate change unless the emission of heat-trapping gases is slashed.
- COVID-19 Vaccines Arrive as the Virus Mutates. The vaccines created to address the novel coronavirus may join the smallpox, polio, and measles, mumps, and rubella vaccines as major advances in saving lives and diminishing morbidity.
- Joe Biden Becomes President. “America is back.” Joe Biden made that point repeatedly in 2021. He moved quickly upon taking office to fulfill his promise to strengthen relations with America’s allies.
- The Global Democratic Erosion Continues. The global erosion of democratic governance that has been underway since 2006 continued in 2021. The United States, long the champion of democracy, saw its peaceful transition of power disrupted for the first time in its history by the January 6 insurrection.
Jan 1, 2021 · The world finally says goodbye to 2020. 01:36 - Source: CNN. 21 things to look forward to in 2021 … if everything works out. By AJ Willingham, CNN. 7 minute read. Published 9:26 PM EST, Thu...
Jan 5, 2021 · What will happen if President Biden implements a certain anti-poverty policy? How likely is a new study to be borne out in future research? If a new Supreme Court justice is appointed, how...
Dec 6, 2021 · Dec. 6, 2021. 阅读简体中文版 閱讀繁體中文版. This article is part of a series called Turning Points, in which writers explore what critical moments from this year might mean for the year ahead. You can read...
Dec 20, 2021 · Major events of 2021 include the January 6 insurrection, the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, devastating natural disasters and advances in space exploration.
Apr 18, 2024 · 2021. Read 358 predictions for 2021, a year that will see the world transform in big and small ways; this includes disruptions throughout our culture, technology, science, health and business sectors. It’s your future, discover what you’re in for.
Nov 8, 2021 · The COP26 summit. This is what the world looks like if we pass the crucial 1.5-degree climate threshold. November 8, 20215:15 AM ET. Lauren Sommer. Enlarge this image. A kayaker paddles down an...
