Illustrates "the potential scope of regional changes under RCP6.0 (Figure 2). Although technology in 2500 is essentially unknowable, we limited technological advancement for the purposes of making comparisons between 2020 and 2500."

Indian subcontinent (e) 2020 and (f) 2500 under RCP6.0 scenario. A characterization of India in the present day and in 2500. We illustrate a conservative view of potential human adaptations based on similar technology today and from science fiction (Elson, 2016; Smith, 2008). Extreme heat may require protective personal clothing for outdoor activity – in this hypothetical case, a sealed helmet and a suit conducting water and coolants around the body. Outdoor agriculture in 2500 may be managed by automated drone-machinery.