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environment2 years ago•3 min saved

Rising Global Carbon Emissions: A Record-Breaking Concern

Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels are set to reach a record high in 2023, according to a report by the Global Carbon Project. Despite the urgent need to reduce emissions to mitigate extreme weather events, the burning of coal, oil, and gas is projected to increase by 1.1% compared to 2022. The report comes as world leaders gather for the COP28 climate summit in Dubai. Another report by Climate Action Tracker warns that the rate of warming has not improved over the past two years. The findings highlight the need for rapid cuts in fossil fuel emissions to keep global heating within the targets of the Paris Agreement.

via The Guardian|

#climate-change #cop28 #environment

climate-change2 years ago•4 min saved

Impending Collapse: Atlantic Ocean Currents Threaten Global Consequences

A new study suggests that the Gulf Stream system, known as the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (Amoc), could collapse as early as 2025 due to global heating and the influx of fresh water from melting ice caps. The collapse of Amoc would have catastrophic climate impacts, including disrupting rainfall patterns, increasing storms, dropping temperatures in Europe, and raising sea levels on the eastern coast of North America. While some scientists caution that uncertainties in the data make it difficult to predict the exact timing of the tipping point, they agree that the potential collapse of Amoc is extremely concerning and underscores the urgent need for rapid cuts in carbon emissions.

via The Guardian|

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