The Old Breed

A new World Resources Institute report paints a concerning picture for the world’s forests. Old-growth forests and ancient trees are critical for climate stability, biodiversity and human well-being. Here’s why they matter, the threats they face and how we can protect them.

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Global aid is collapsing as investment, AI and philanthropy rise, triggering high-stakes fight in 2026 over what replaces the old global development model.

She is right. Original research and reporting by the global journalism organization Orb Media shows a strong connection between how we view old age and how well we age. Individuals with a positive attitude towards old age are likely to live longer and in better health than those with a negative attitude. Older people in countries with low levels of respect for the elderly are at risk for worse ...

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How well you age depends on what you think of old age

The probability remains strong of a person living longer, to 124 years old (99% probability) and even to 127 years old (68% probability); An even longer lifespan is possible but much less likely, with a 13% probability of someone living to age 130; It is “extremely unlikely” that someone would live to 135 in this century.

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Longevity: How old will people live to this century? | World Economic Forum

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Old phone chargers contain harmful materials and should not be thrown in the trash. Recycle or donate them instead to reduce e-waste and protect the environment.

More than 1 in 10 people in Japan are now aged 80 or older. The ageing population is having a profound impact on Japan's #economy, #workforce and society.

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