Futurecast: Complete collection

Vol. 7 | Winter 2025
This edition focuses on the transitional nature of life during the Anthropocene and the ways in which we are embedding hope, renewal and resilience in our research and solutions.

Vol. 6 | Spring 2024
This edition covers topics such as the interplay between heat and health, the expansion of coral nurseries and the role of Indigenous knowledge in biomimicry work.

Vol. 5 | Fall 2023
This edition explores extreme heat in the Phoenix valley, energy futures and (mis)understanding the minds behind the Global Futures Laboratory.

Vol. 4 | Spring 2023
This edition addresses topics in global instability, such as single-use plastics, energy systems vulnerabilities and keeping global warming below 2 degrees Celsius.

Vol. 3 | Fall 2022
This edition dives into the importance of decision-making in shaping our global future through articles on water usage, globalization and data visualization.

Vol. 2 | Spring 2022
This edition is dedicated to the Rob and Melani Walton Center for Planetary Health. Work here spans our planet’s timeline, from ancient pasts and human origins to our global futures.

Vol. 1 | Fall 2022
The first issue of Futurecast is an introduction to the Global Futures Laboratory and the scope of our work as we look ahead and work toward building a healthy, thriving planet.
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