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Runaway states are an unrealistic scare mongering tactic that very rarely show up in nature. There are so many feedback loops, both positive and negative, but p
by aldoushuxley001 7y ago
Runaway states are an unrealistic scare mongering tactic that very rarely show up in nature. There are so many feedback loops, both positive and negative, but people always forget about the negative feedback loops and overemphasize the positive feedback loops. Sure, any positive feedback loops taken out of context can be scary but that’s because it’s an idealized state that doesn’t really exist.
- DennisP 7y agoUnfortunately, net positive feedback loops for climate are clearly evident in the geological record. A great presentation of the evidence is in Hansen's Storms of My Grandchildren. He also says it's basically impossible for the Earth to reach a Venus-like state. But we could easily get runaway warming sufficient to add several extra degrees.