(The least boring) Once we stop emitting greenhouse gases and destroying ecosystems, the climate will stabilize within 3-5 years That sounds incredible, and it is, and it is also backed up by scientific consensus. Part of the reason is that terrestrial carbon sinks – all of the photosynthetic organisms that comprise forests, wetlands, grasslands, etc. … Continue reading What happens if we stop: climate feedbacks, tipping points, & misunderstandings: Part 3
Will a tangible threat finally get the world to act on an abstract one that is even more deadly?
The events in Ukraine over the past two weeks have been horrifying to watch, and impossible to ignore. It has been difficult to concentrate on what is killing the world relatively ‘slowly’ (the climate and ecological crises) when millions of people are fleeing their homes in immediate fear for their lives. Still, the climate emergency … Continue reading Will a tangible threat finally get the world to act on an abstract one that is even more deadly?
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