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On the other hand, the planet was only 4~4.5ºC cooler than at the beginning of the industrial area, so it was not that much cooler. For those who think that war
by Xixi 4y ago
On the other hand, the planet was only 4~4.5ºC cooler than at the beginning of the industrial area, so it was not that much cooler. For those who think that warming up the planet by 3 or 4ºC is not a big deal...
- greggsy 4y agoWas the whole planet 4-4.5 degrees cooler, or on average?
- chrisco255 4y agoWe are nowhere close to that kind of pace for temperature change. But it was that much warmer during several eras in the past, including the age of dinosaurs. Life arguably thrived even more under such conditions.
- Tagbert 4y agoAnd, as always, the devil is in the rate of change. Living during slow changes is not hard but if the rate of change exceeds your ability to adapt, you are screwed.