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In a satirical video, an alien spaceship hovers above Earth for six months as the planet sinks into World War III.

Humans fight over sending an ambassador to the aliens; when they finally leave, laughter ensues.

“Honestly, I don’t blame them,” says a comedian.

But is that humanity's true nature? We can be fractured and ineffective, yet also come together in surprising ways.

The Ocean Conference in Nice this week showcases that potential with the High Seas Treaty.

This treaty aims to protect international waters, covering two-thirds of the ocean, with 51 countries having ratified it so far.

French President Emmanuel Macron’s update suggests we’re on track for historic change by early 2026.

The treaty establishes a framework for marine protected areas (MPAs) that can curb harmful activities like deep-sea mining.

MPAs have increased by over 160% since 2015 and aim for further growth! #MarineProtectedAreas #SustainableDevelopmentGoals

While the U.S.

has yet to ratify, France reports that 10-12% of oceans are covered by MPAs.

New pledges suggest this number will rise, making this treaty a significant step forward in ocean protection.

Is on the verge of being ratified by the United Nations

The Progress Network