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The problem is there are clear tipping points - where one extra ton could trigger outsized negative outcomes. And worse, one tipping point could trigger many ot
by jamescrowley 6y ago
The problem is there are clear tipping points - where one extra ton could trigger outsized negative outcomes. And worse, one tipping point could trigger many others. Scientists just don't know when they will trigger, but with every increase in temperature the greater the risk.
For example, the loss of sheet ice. And bleaching events themselves in the reefs too I suspect would fall in this category.
Some research here in case you're interested: https://science.sciencemag.org/content/362/6421/1379 https://science.sciencemag.org/content/362/6421/1379
- Retric 6y agoWe have already reached many tipping points, and in the future we will eventually reach many more. However, that is simply another way that the effects of CO2 is non linear even though the quantity of CO2 is linear.