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"The record-shattering heatwaves, wildfires and floods destroying lives in the
US, Europe, India, China and beyond in 2023 have raised an alarming question:
have humanity’s relentless carbon emissions finally pushed the climate crisis
into a new and accelerating phase of destruction?
The issue is being strongly debated, with accusations of doom-mongering being
countered with charges of complacency. The answer matters: how bad is it, and
how can we limit the damage? To find out, the
Guardian asked 45 leading
climate scientists from around the world. We also asked the equally vital
question of whether extreme weather events were hitting people faster and
harder than expected.
The scientists told us that, despite it certainly feeling as if events had
taken a frightening turn, the global heating seen to date was entirely in line
with three decades of scientific predictions. Being proved right was cold
comfort, they said, as their warnings had so far been largely in vain.
Increasingly severe weather impacts had also been long signposted by
scientists, although the speed and intensity of the reality scared some. The
off-the-charts sea temperatures and Antarctic sea ice loss were seen as the
most shocking."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
