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2023-04-24 at 7:38 PM UTC in World to hit temperature tipping point 10 years faster than forecastHead of United Nations Makes a Climate-Change Apology to His Future Great-Great-Granddaughter: "As I write you in 2023, humanity is losing the fight of our lives: the battle against climate upheaval that threatens our planet."
Very emotive peice by Antonio Guterres in this Time letter series to his unborn future great great granddaughter who hopefully will open this letter in 2100. The UN Secretary-General gives a brief, frank assessment at the state of affairs regarding the climate crisis and even mentions biodiversity loss! He stresses how we well know about this disaster long before forecasted future conditions, how we have the tools and technology for solutions, how certain young people and smaller organizations are raising concern and demanding action, and how world leaders are reluctant to make the courageous, urgent action now to end the use of fossil fuels and global carbon emissions.
Arguably, some hopium is squeezed into this letter with belief we can still stave off a dire future and ensuing civilization collapse, Guterres provides a balanced assessment and outlook of our precarious situation beyond the tiring, positive PR and PC sentiments we often hear from public and business leaders. -
2023-04-24 at 5:37 PM UTC in World to hit temperature tipping point 10 years faster than forecast'We have already lost' in 2 key climate change signals, according to UN report
“While greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise and the climate continues to change, populations worldwide continue to be gravely impacted by extreme weather and climate events,"
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2023-04-23 at 2:43 PM UTC in World to hit temperature tipping point 10 years faster than forecast
Originally posted by Speedy Parker There is no evidence
"It is a statement of fact, we cannot be any more certain; it is unequivocal and indisputable that humans are warming the planet."
Burying your head in the sand won't change reality. -
2023-04-23 at 12:49 AM UTC in World to hit temperature tipping point 10 years faster than forecast
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2023-04-22 at 7:28 PM UTC in World to hit temperature tipping point 10 years faster than forecast
Originally posted by ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ More word games. It's still negligible, 800,000 years ago or today. 0.04%, to be exact. Four hundredths of one percent. At two hundredths of one percent, plant life starts dying. Trust the science!
It isn't negligible. The increase of CO2 in the atmosphere from about 280 ppm to over 415 ppm represents a significant change in the composition of the Earth's atmosphere. The pre-industrial levels of CO2 were relatively stable for thousands of years, while the current levels are at the highest they have been in at least 800,000 years, and possibly even millions of years.
The increase in CO2 has significant implications for the Earth's climate and ecosystems. CO2 is a potent greenhouse gas that traps heat in the atmosphere and contributes to global warming. The increase in atmospheric CO2 levels is a major driver of the observed increase in global temperatures over the past century, and is causing a range of impacts including melting glaciers and sea level rise, more frequent heat waves and extreme weather events, and changes in the timing and distribution of rainfall.
The effects of this increase are compounded by the fact that CO2 remains in the atmosphere for a long time. Even if we stopped all emissions of CO2 today, the atmospheric concentrations would remain elevated for hundreds of years.
The increase of CO2 in the atmosphere represents a significant and ongoing threat to the health of the planet and all its inhabitants. -
2023-04-22 at 4:37 PM UTC in World to hit temperature tipping point 10 years faster than forecast
Originally posted by ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It does mean something significant. It's means you and your gang of climate hoaxters are full of shit.
The concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere has increased significantly since the Industrial Revolution, primarily due to human activities such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation. The current level of CO2 in the atmosphere is the highest it has been in at least 800,000 years, as confirmed by ice core data.
While CO2 is a naturally occurring gas in the atmosphere, its concentration plays a crucial role in regulating Earth's temperature. CO2 and other greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere, creating a natural "greenhouse effect" that makes Earth habitable. However, when the concentration of these gases increases beyond certain levels, the Earth's temperature begins to rise, leading to climate change and its associated impacts.
The idea that climate change is a "political scam" because CO2 only makes up a small percentage of the atmosphere is incorrect. Reality is that even small changes in the concentration of greenhouse gases can have significant impacts on global climate patterns, and the rapid increase in CO2 concentrations due to human activities is the primary cause of the current climate crisis. -
2023-04-22 at 3:26 PM UTC in World to hit temperature tipping point 10 years faster than forecast^ I would watch but don't want my YouTube algorithm to start recommending a bunch of nut-job videos.
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2023-04-22 at 2:24 PM UTC in World to hit temperature tipping point 10 years faster than forecast
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2023-04-21 at 11:38 PM UTC in World to hit temperature tipping point 10 years faster than forecast
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2023-04-21 at 10:17 PM UTC in World to hit temperature tipping point 10 years faster than forecastAccelerating melt of ice sheets now 'unmistakable'
If you could shape an ice cube out of all the ice losses from Greenland and Antarctica over the past three decades, it would stand 20km high.
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2023-04-21 at 10:15 PM UTC in World to hit temperature tipping point 10 years faster than forecast
Originally posted by ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The atmosphere only contains 0.04% co2. Four hundredths of one percent. That alone should convince you it's another political scam.
The concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere has increased by over 40% since the pre-industrial era, from about 280 parts per million (ppm) to over 415 ppm as of 2021. This increase in CO2 concentration is a significant driver of climate change and is projected to cause further warming in the coming decades.
The increase in greenhouse gases like CO2 leads to a thicker "blanket" around the Earth, trapping more heat from the sun and warming the planet's surface. This process is known as the enhanced greenhouse effect or global warming. The warming of the Earth's surface and oceans can lead to a range of climatic changes, including:
Rising sea levels: Warmer temperatures cause glaciers and ice sheets to melt, which leads to an increase in sea level.
Changes in precipitation patterns: As the Earth warms, evaporation increases, leading to more water vapor in the atmosphere. This can cause changes in precipitation patterns, such as more intense rainfalls, droughts, and changes in the timing and location of rainfall.
Increased frequency and severity of extreme weather events: Warmer temperatures can lead to more frequent and severe heatwaves, wildfires, hurricanes, and other extreme weather events.
Changes in ecosystems: The changing climate can affect ecosystems by altering plant and animal species' ranges and life cycles.
Ocean acidification: When CO2 dissolves in seawater, it forms carbonic acid, which can decrease the ocean's pH level. This process is known as ocean acidification and can have harmful effects on marine life. -
2023-04-21 at 6:07 PM UTC in World to hit temperature tipping point 10 years faster than forecast
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2023-04-21 at 5:50 PM UTC in World to hit temperature tipping point 10 years faster than forecast
MTG usually tends to have a lot of above and beyond stupid posts, but this post pertains to collapse because she recently attempted to explain the reasons as to why she is a climate denialist. I was a bit surprised that 6 billion people crossing the border weren't mentioned at all. Collapse of intelligence around the issue goes with the leaders as well. -
2023-04-20 at 10:27 PM UTC in Audio books sourceHave you checked your local library? I can borrow digital copies using an app with my library card. Works with an e-reader too. They also have audio books.
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2023-04-20 at 1 PM UTC in Scron has severe, permanent brain damage
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2023-04-19 at 11:38 PM UTC in World to hit temperature tipping point 10 years faster than forecast
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2023-04-19 at 10:12 PM UTC in World to hit temperature tipping point 10 years faster than forecastRapidly developing El Niño set to boost global warming
El Niño contributing to global warming will accelerate collapse as the weather events will hurt people everywhere. -
2023-04-19 at 8:15 PM UTC in World to hit temperature tipping point 10 years faster than forecast
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2023-04-19 at 6:24 PM UTC in World to hit temperature tipping point 10 years faster than forecast
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2023-04-19 at 6:13 PM UTC in World to hit temperature tipping point 10 years faster than forecast
