Dramatic increases in life expectancy are one of the defining achievements of the modern era. From 56 years for men and 60 for women in the UK a century ago, this vital measure of the quantity of life rose to 79 and 83 respectively in 2022. The trend towards increased longevity is global, although not all countries have seen gains on the same scale, and the pandemic sent it into temporary reverse.
California lawmakers have vowed to hold fossil fuel companies accountable for climate-related damages, including worsening wildfires and floods, through the Climate Superfund bills.