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100 years into the future

2048 - 2057

2048 - 2057

The island state of Kiribati disappears as sea levels rise

After extensive research, mainly based on facts and events that have taken place in the 20th century, we've looked into the future and have shown a glimpse of what you may expect to see and happen between 2048 and 2057.
 

2048

Plamoflex, a cheap and hardwearing form of solar plastic, is now the main source of material used in creating homes and structures around the world.
 

2049

Australia reports an increase of 5,200 heat-related death this year. The hardest hit are people over the age of 65.
 

2050

After delays of over three years, Mars finally receives its first colonists.
 

2051

World population now stands at 10 billion human inhabitants.
 

2052

Crop yields have increased by up to 20 percent in East and Southeast Asia, while they have decreased by 30 percent in Central and South Asia.
 

2053

The last of Earth's oil reserves is finally exhausted.
 

2054

The last piece of land on the island state of Kiribati (South Pacific) finally disappears as sea levels continue to rise.
 

2055

Peace at least in the Middle East.
 

2056

Interactive holographic cinemas are now the main source of entertainment across the planet.
 

2057

The Arctic Sea is now ice free during the summer months.
 
 

Quiz

Quiz How much do you know about the past 100 years? Test your historical knowledge in this fun quiz.
 

Forums

Forums Discuss the past, the present and the future in the Tiscali forums.
 

Your environment

Protect your environment Just a few small changes can help save the planet and could also save you money.
 

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