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environment1 year ago•4 min saved

Diminishing Clouds Linked to Record Global Heat Surge

A new study by the Alfred Wegener Institute suggests that changes in Earth's cloud cover, particularly a decline in low-altitude clouds, may explain a recent unexplained 0.2°C surge in global warming. This decline reduces Earth's albedo, meaning less sunlight is reflected back into space, contributing to higher global temperatures. The study highlights the critical role of clouds in climate regulation and suggests that this feedback loop between warming and cloud loss could accelerate global warming, potentially crossing the 1.5°C threshold sooner than expected.

via Earth.com|

#albedo #climatechange #cloudcover

science1 year ago•2 min saved

Quantum Insights Reveal Rapid Ocean Warming Mechanism

A new study by Professor Geoff Smith from the University of Technology Sydney suggests that quantum physics can explain the accelerating rise in ocean temperatures, which current climate models fail to predict. The research highlights that oceans store energy not only as heat but also as hybrid pairs of photons coupled to oscillating water molecules, a form of quantum information. This non-thermal energy contributes to the rapid increase in ocean temperatures, necessitating updates to climate models to account for these quantum effects.

via Phys.org|

#climatechange #energystorage #greenhousegases

environment-and-climate-change2 years ago•3 min saved

"Concerns Rise Over Mysterious Entity Migrating Beneath Arctic Ice"

Scientists have discovered that large amounts of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, are migrating beneath the permafrost of the Svalbard archipelago in the Arctic Ocean. The study, published in Frontiers in Earth Science, warns that the thawing of permafrost due to climate change could release these trapped gases into the atmosphere, potentially accelerating global warming. The findings suggest that similar methane leaks could occur in other Arctic regions, raising concerns about the impact on rising temperatures and climate feedback loops.

via The Debrief|

##arcticpermafrost #climatechange

environment-and-climate-change2 years ago•5 min saved

"2023: A Year of Unprecedented Heat and a Stark Warning for Climate Action"

Earth has experienced its hottest year on record in 2023, potentially the warmest in the last 125,000 years, with scientists confirming the trend even before December's data was finalized. The year surpassed previous records, with a global surface temperature 2.07 degrees Fahrenheit above the 20th-century average. This warming is attributed to a combination of human-induced greenhouse gas emissions, natural cycles, and a developing El Niño. Experts warn that the upward trend in global temperatures is expected to continue, with significant efforts needed to reduce emissions to avoid catastrophic climate consequences.

via USA TODAY|

##climatechange #elnino

environment2 years ago•3 min saved

"Methane Reservoirs Under Arctic Ice Pose Climate Loop Risk"

Researchers have discovered a vast reservoir of methane beneath the permafrost of the Arctic's Svalbard archipelago, which could be released as the permafrost thaws due to climate change. This release could trigger a feedback loop, exacerbating global warming by causing more permafrost to melt and release additional methane. The study, published in Frontiers in Earth Science, highlights the varying thickness of the permafrost seal and the risk of its disintegration in one of the fastest warming places on Earth. The potential release of millions of cubic feet of methane poses a significant threat to climate stability.

via Space.com|

##arctic #climatechange