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#CO2 caused dramatic temperature changes over the past 485 million years. 🦕 A new paleoclimate model shows that the current rate of global warming, due to anthropogenic carbon dioxide emissions, is much faster than the sharpest temperature increases of the entire Phanerozoic, responsible for mass extinctions. In the pic below you can observe: ◾️Black line shows the median, shading corresponds to the ensemble percentile. 🔹Blue rectangles show the maximum latitudinal ice extent. 🔸Orange dashed lines show the timing of the five major mass extinctions of the Phanerozoic. 🌍 Curiously and due to the ‘polar amplification’ effect, when the global climate warms, different regions do so at different rates… and we can see that today: modern temperature data show that the poles are warming much faster than the tropics. 🏭 Based on climate states, the team has shown that temperatures across the planet are relatively predictable. Different intervals in Earth’s history that have similar global temperatures also show a similar distribution of temperatures between the tropics and the poles. 📈 In addition, they observed and confirmed how carbon dioxide varied between each climate state and showed that different intervals in Earth’s past, with similar global temperatures, also have similar CO2 concentrations, demonstrating the strong relationship between temperature and greenhouse gases. ☀️Thus, the Arrhenius’ prediction and his view about global warming would be right. He was like a prophet because he imagined all of Siberia as an immense crop field, the German beaches as warm as the Spanish ones, and a world with a wonderful climate! 🛟 However, when the climate changes gradually over millions of years, organisms have the time to evolve and adapt. ☠️ In contrast, when carbon dioxide levels and temperatures change rapidly, organisms cannot keep up with environmental change and mass extinction is therefore more likely to occur, because the fast anthropogenic CO2 emissions in a short time, in geological terms. Click in the link bekow to know more: https://lnkd.in/e3rbt-yk #Sustainability #WaterPositive

Boiling Mediterranean 🔥 🌍 Extreme heat events like July 2024 in the Mediterranean are no longer rare events. Heatwaves, like the ones now affecting Greece, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Morocco, are now expected to occur on average about once every 10 years in today’s climate that has been warmed by 1.3°C due to human-induced climate change. The scientific network World Weather Attribution also found that "the heatwaves were made 1.7-3.5 ºC hotter when compared to a pre-industrial world. Unless the world rapidly stops burning fossil fuels, these events will become hotter, more frequent and longer-lasting." Read analysis by the World Weather Attribution: https://lnkd.in/dui8eR-g #EndFossilFuels #BeyondFossilFuels #ClimateCrisis #ClimateChange #ClimateAction

🌍 The Impacts of Climate Change on Our Oceans 🌊 Climate change is driving profound changes in ocean ecosystems that are expected to intensify in the coming decades. These changes extend beyond rising temperatures—global warming affects a wide range of ocean properties, including dissolved oxygen levels and pH, which are critical to marine life and biodiversity. However, these effects are not uniform; they vary significantly across different regions. By mapping and comparing these changes, we can gain a deeper understanding of how climate change influences our oceans, enabling better-informed strategies to protect these vital ecosystems. 🔍 This visualization highlights projected changes in ocean temperature, dissolved oxygen, and pH, based on CMIP6 data from NOAA. It underscores the urgent need for climate action to mitigate these impacts. Mayowa Lateef #ClimateChange #OceanHealth #MarineScience #ClimateAction #Sustainability #EnvironmentalScience #RemoteSensing #DataVisualization #NOAA #CMIP6 #GlobalWarming #MarineEcosystems #GIS #MayowaLateef

Delighted to share that I had the honor of presenting my poster on climate change and adaptation titled "Sacrifice in Silence: Adaptation in Flora and Fauna to the Human Accelerated Climate Catastrophe" at Seed Fest 2024, conducted by CAbC- MSSRF. Looking back, climate change has been a constant force in earth's history, shaping the evolution of organisms. However, the current acceleration, driven by anthropogenic activities, poses a critical challenge. Organisms are struggling to adapt and survive in the face of this rapid change. The discovered adaptations may not be sufficient for the predicted future. These organisms lack the ability to decelerate climate change and mitigate global warming. It's on us to act right to save our planet! #ClimateChangeAwareness #BiodiversityAdaptation #SeedFest2024 #MSSRF

🎉 Happy World Oceans Day! 🤔 Do you know how important are the oceans in all our lives? 👉 The ocean covers over 70% of the planet. 👉 The ocean produces at least 50% of the planet's oxygen. 👉 Oceans absorb about 30% of carbon dioxide produced by humans, buffering the impacts of global warming. 👉 An estimated 40 million people will work in ocean-based industries by 2030 🌊 It is our life source, supporting humanity’s sustenance and that of every other organism on earth. #worldoceansday #marine #biodiversity #conservation #Fornature Image credits: Ocean Image bank - Grant Thomas.

Known as the White Continent, Antarctica is rapidly changing, as plant cover on the peninsula has surged more than tenfold in the last few decades. Mosses and other vegetation are spreading as global warming accelerates, providing a stark reminder that no region is immune to the impacts of climate change. This "greening" effect not only alters the iconic frozen wilderness and increases heat absorption by the continent, but it also opens the door for invasive species, threatening the fragile Antarctic ecosystem. These findings are yet another clear signal of the urgent need to curb carbon emissions. As Antarctica warms faster than the global average, the consequences could reshape not just the entire region’s landscape and biodiversity, but that of our planet. The world must act now to prevent further damage to this vulnerable and critical part of our planet. For similar stories, visit https://lnkd.in/e_JbW3mf #ClimateCrisis #Antarctica #GlobalWarming #SaveOurPlanet #GreenAntarctica #ActOnClimate #ArcticBasecamp

Why the #Arctic is warming 4 times faster than the global average, severely affecting several species and habitats. Read more: https://lnkd.in/deu5W-eP #climatechangeaction #climatechange #sustainability

Great news for the planet 🌏 Trees are even more impactful than we thought. Scientists discovered that trees remove methane from the atmosphere through the microbes in their bark. Methane is the second-largest contributor to climate warming after carbon dioxide (CO2), and is responsible for 20 to 30% of climate warming. Therefore, trees climate benefit is 7 to 12% greater than previously credited for. BUT 🛑 We lose at least 14 million hectares of forest every year - worldwide, especially in the tropics. This corresponds to an area larger than Austria and Switzerland combined. 🛑Forests are in a critical condition, for example in Germany: only 20% of trees have no crown damage, an important indicator of tree vitality.   What can you do on a personal level? 1️⃣ support forest protection and reforestation 2️⃣ support progressive policies safeguarding forests 3️⃣ global warming damages forest stands and their vitality. Reduce your green-house-gas footprint   #trees #methane #reforestation #didyouknow   Credits to Christian Kroll for constantly raising awareness on the matter 🙌

Our Ocean's Feeling the Heat: Climate Change and the Seas #NationalOceanMonth The ocean is the heart of our planet , and it's not immune to the effects of climate change . Rising atmospheric CO2 and global warming are causing a ripple effect of problems for our oceans, including: Sea-Level Rise: Oceans are expanding as they warm, leading to rising sea levels that threaten coastal communities . Ocean Acidification: As oceans absorb more CO2, they become more acidic, harming marine life that builds shells and skeletons . Warming Ocean Waters: Warmer waters disrupt ocean ecosystems, bleach coral reefs , and can lead to more extreme weather events Learn more about these "vital signs" of our changing oceans: https://lnkd.in/eT9rxRGz See a visualization of rising sea levels from 1992 to 2019: https://lnkd.in/ecsJEJpJ It's crucial to understand the ocean's health - it impacts us all! #ClimateChange #OceanHealth #Science #egreenews #inergency #hugihernandez #evideosecurity #superindustrialonline #elclubdecomerciantes #universidadinnova

Our Ocean's Feeling the Heat: Climate Change and the Seas #NationalOceanMonth The ocean is the heart of our planet , and it's not immune to the effects of climate change . Rising atmospheric CO2 and global warming are causing a ripple effect of problems for our oceans, including: Sea-Level Rise: Oceans are expanding as they warm, leading to rising sea levels that threaten coastal communities . Ocean Acidification: As oceans absorb more CO2, they become more acidic, harming marine life that builds shells and skeletons . Warming Ocean Waters: Warmer waters disrupt ocean ecosystems, bleach coral reefs , and can lead to more extreme weather events Learn more about these "vital signs" of our changing oceans: https://lnkd.in/eKUrFnYX See a visualization of rising sea levels from 1992 to 2019: https://lnkd.in/eBYuX7xR It's crucial to understand the ocean's health - it impacts us all! #ClimateChange #OceanHealth #Science #egreenews #inergency #hugihernandez #evideosecurity #superindustrialonline #elclubdecomerciantes #universidadinnova